"Make Sure That Team Members Know They Are Working With You, Not For You!" ( John Wooden )

by Rick
(Az)

Mr. Wooden is special. Without a doubt, he would have been successful in any endeavor or line of work he chose, he happened to choose basketball.

Understanding people and their inherant need to be a part of something special, a common cause for the common good, working together to achieve the determined goals, he set forth on a path of tremendous leadership success.

John Wooden was an inspiration because he walked the talk. It was never about John Wooden, it was all about the team, the University, the game, life and the process of getting to their destination.

There is a special sense of accomplishment that comes from setting goals, developing the steps to get to those goals, then systematically working together day after day to reach that final destination.

Once there, you never heard an "I did" from him, only "we".

Coach Woodens' Pyramid Of Success is at first glance simple. Upon detailed study a true extension of the quote above, and leadership genius.

Slight and unassuming in physical stature, in a land of physical giants, he was and still is a role model to emulate for leadership, no matter the field of endeavor.