I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
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In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of setting standards over imposing rules to foster effective teamwork.
Mike Krzyzewski suggests that in order for teams to thrive and collaborate effectively, it is more beneficial to establish standards that individuals can strive for rather than enforcing rigid rules that may stifle creativity and cooperation. Standards encourage a shared vision and mutual accountability, promoting a culture where team members can work together more harmoniously.
Themes
TeamworkStandardsLeadershipCollaborationSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a corporate training session to encourage leaders to adopt a collaborative management style.
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