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The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful.

Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
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Michael William Krzyzewski
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As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when our goal is to try to win, when our focus is on preparation and sacrifice and effort instead of on numbers on a scoreboard then we will never lose.
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In order to be a winner, you have to look for ways of getting things done and not for reasons why things can’t be done. People who live with excuses have things that can’t be done hovering around them all the time.
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I think you're not a human being unless you have doubts and fears.
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In our program, the truth is the basis of all we do. There is nothing more important than the truth because there's nothing more powerful than the truth. Consequently, on our team, we always tell each other the truth. We must be honest with one another. There is no other way.
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Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication
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Confidence shared is better than confidence only in yourself.
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When I was growing up, there weren't any Little Leagues in the city. Parents worked all the time. They didn't have time to take their kids out to play baseball and football.
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Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure—especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets the stage for open dialogue and honest conversation.
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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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Leaders have to give time for relationships. But more demands will be placed on their time as they become more successful. So if a person's success is based on developing relationships, then they have to continually find new ways of getting it done
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Believe that the loose ball that you are chasing has your name wirtten on it.
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I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball.
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The other thing I knew I had was a high level of competitiveness.
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I've tried to handle winning well, so that maybe we'll win again, but I've also tried to handle failure well. If those serve as good examples for teachers and kids, then I hope that would be a contribution I have made to sport. Not just basketball, but to sport.
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Fun is to experience things you would not have been able to experience in any other setting.
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It's funny what happens when you become a grandparent. You start to act all goofy and do things you never thought you'd do. It's terrific.
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Leaders show respect for people by giving them time.
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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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When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory
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A leader is someone who puts their people in position to be successful all the time
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