Born October 14th, 1910, Coach John Wooden is one of the most thought provoking and inspirational people in sports. I received this from a friend and wanted to share. I would enjoy hearing your feedback.
DO NOT CAUSE YOUR OWN FAILURE
1969 Preseason Letter to the Team
“Recorded history shows us that the underlying reason for the failure of every civilization or cause has been a breakdown from within, and I deeply believe that most potentially great teams that did not measure up to what seemed possible and logical failed to do so because of friction in one way or another from within. Let us not be victimized in such a manner”.
HOT TO INFLUENCE THE FUTURE
1972 Preseason Letter to the Team (following his eighth national title)
“I must caution you that you cannot live in the past. The 1971-1972 season is now history, and we must look toward the future. The past cannot change what is to come. The work that you do each and every day is the only true way to improve and prepare yourself for what is to come. You cannot change the past, and you can influence the future ONLY BY WHAT YOU DO TODAY”.
Adapted from excerpts on http://www.coachjohnwooden.com/
See you in the trenches - vmsteveo
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Monday, May 5, 2008
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Executive Coaching
12 traits you need at the top
Executive coach Debra Benton urges her CEO clients to pay special attention to these traits:
1. Attitude - Good leaders stay positive and do not waver.
2. Tenacity - Nothing is ever accomplished with just one letter, one telephone call or one request.
3. Risk tolerance - Mistakes help you and others learn.
4. Active honesty - Carelessness with facts kills your credibility.
5. Prudence - Thinking before you speak helps build your purpose.
6. Originality - People like to sense that with you they are breaking new ground.
7. Modesty - It’s better to have other people recognize your ability than to point it out yourself.
8. Style - It’s not about your clothes, but about what you do while you are in your clothes.
9. Willingness to admit mistakes - If you are error-free, you are probably effort-free.
10. Downward loyalty - Leaders protect their people.
11. Straightforwardness - People support what is simple and direct.
12. Inquisitiveness - Curiosity leads any organization into new areas.
Executive Leadership, May 2008 — Adapted from How to Think Like a CEO, Debra Benton, Warner
See you in the trenches - vmsteveo
Executive coach Debra Benton urges her CEO clients to pay special attention to these traits:
1. Attitude - Good leaders stay positive and do not waver.
2. Tenacity - Nothing is ever accomplished with just one letter, one telephone call or one request.
3. Risk tolerance - Mistakes help you and others learn.
4. Active honesty - Carelessness with facts kills your credibility.
5. Prudence - Thinking before you speak helps build your purpose.
6. Originality - People like to sense that with you they are breaking new ground.
7. Modesty - It’s better to have other people recognize your ability than to point it out yourself.
8. Style - It’s not about your clothes, but about what you do while you are in your clothes.
9. Willingness to admit mistakes - If you are error-free, you are probably effort-free.
10. Downward loyalty - Leaders protect their people.
11. Straightforwardness - People support what is simple and direct.
12. Inquisitiveness - Curiosity leads any organization into new areas.
Executive Leadership, May 2008 — Adapted from How to Think Like a CEO, Debra Benton, Warner
See you in the trenches - vmsteveo
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