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
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but… — 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
Talent is important. But the single most important ingredient after you get the talent is internal leadership. It's not the coaches as… — 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 think leadership is never singular. In a good organization, it's plural. — 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
You can't defer if you're the person who's in the leadership position. — 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
In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said,… — 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
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
