It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward
Mike KrzyzewskiRead
I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the positive impact of enthusiasm and passion on a group's performance.
Mike Krzyzewski highlights the value of selflessness and a supportive attitude in a team setting. He suggests that the best players are not just skilled individuals but those who elevate their teammates through their enthusiasm and passion, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can excel.
In practice
In a team meeting, I shared Coach Krzyzewski's quote to inspire collaboration among our team members.
It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward
Therefore, as a player, as a coach, even though we might have lost in a season or not won a championship, it was like a self-fulfilling prophecy that I'm going to win some time. I've never felt myself a loser.
Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated
People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in a situation where they feel that they are doing something for the greater good.
When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!
I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love and commitment to me by being supportive. They shared in it.
I certainly direct with confidence even if I'm not confident. I learned early on as an actor that confidence can be faked, and it's not always a terrible thing to do. A lot of times if people feel you're confident, then they're confident.
Outsiders have the intuitive ability to continually view problems in fresh ways and to identify ineffective practices and traditions.
Make it clear up front what the aim of the company is. Stay true to your authentic vision.
My task is not to tyrannize but to destroy tyrants.
I think one of the great, great problems...is confusing people to the point where they become immobile. In fact, the more things people can find out for themselves, the more vigor the organization is going to have.
The team with the best players usually does win - this is why you need to invest the majority of your time and energy in developing your people.
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