What it comes down to, I believe, is that mentoring often involves telling people what they need to hear, rather than what… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible; it makes our own shortcomings more tenable. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
While I made my living as a coach, I have lived my life to be a mentor-and to be mentored!-constantly.Everything in the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A mentor must always guide, never push. It was my job to listen to them, offer my perspective, and encourage them to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“I remain convinced to this day that compassion like that—sincerely caring for your players and maintaining an active interest in their lives, concerns, and… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
