There are always those times when you're going to be down. It's how you step through it that makes you the person… — 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
Throughout my life, my mom has been the person that I've always looked up to. — 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
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
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
You develop a team to achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. All of us alone are weaker, by far, than if… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and… — 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
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
