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 common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals — 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 should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated — 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
Communication does not always occur naturally, even among a tight-knit group of individuals. Communication must be taught and practiced in order to… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride. I like to think of… — 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
In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You have to work hard at staying in contact with your friends so that the relationships will continue and live on... Friendships,… — 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 never want to lead a team that is not allowed the freedom to pursue what's in their hearts. If you want… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I try to see each new season as a new challenge because I have a new team to work with, new opponents… — 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
