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With me and basketball, it became part of me.

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
Basketball Coach
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Michael William Krzyzewski
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For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of approval. My first team to do that was in 1986. Then we did it in ’88, ’89 and ’90.
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A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time.
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Always get back to your core principles.
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I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
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You should do things because of what your expectations are of yourself.
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If you have talent with teamwork, you've got a chance to be a championship team.
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In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said, can bring out the best in your team, your employees, and your family. I BELIEVE IN YOU. Those four words can mean the difference between a fear of failure and the courage to try.
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In putting together your standards, remember that it is essential to involve your entire team. Standards are not rules issued by the boss they are a collective identity. Remember, standards are the things that you do all the time and the things for which you hold one another accountable.
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Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication
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I had a really bad temper, when I was growing up. Sport helped me channel that temper into more positive acts.
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Don't let a single game break your heart.
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