I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Each group and each youngster is different. As a leader or coach, you get to know what they need. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I believe work is good. There is dignity in work. I also believe that a hard-work ethic forges strong leaders. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions. Not me. I don't want to be a manager… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Leaders have to search for the heart on a team, because the person who has it can bring out the best in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
As a leader you can get sidetracked but you have to complete your mission — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world, but if the players on his team cannot translate that knowledge… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When a leader takes responsibility for his own actions and mistakes, he not only sets a good example, he shows a healthy… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader has to be positive about all things that happen to his team. Look at nothing in the past as failure. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
During critical periods, a leader is not allowed to feel sorry for himself, to be down, to be angry, or to be… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Whatever a leader does now sets up what he does later. And there's always a later. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People have to be given the freedom to show the heart they possess. I think it’s a leader’s responsibility to provide that… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader is someone who puts their people in position to be successful all the time — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Leaders have to give time for relationships. But more demands will be placed on their time as they become more successful. So… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight and not sway, no matter which way the wind blows. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Visualize a wagon wheel as a complete team. A leader might be the hub of the wheel at the center. Now suppose… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but I lead… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared to time… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
