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A leader is someone who puts their people in position to be successful all the time
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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More quotes by Mike Krzyzewski
It's not like we have not had close games. We've just been able to win them, and as a result, the reality sometimes doesn't set in that you're weak in certain areas or you're not doing certain things well. ... When you win, sometimes it overshadows a poor performance.
Mike Krzyzewski
Players' attention spans get less and less as they progress.
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I have a rule on my team: When we talk to one another, we look each other right in the eye, because I think it's tough to lie to somebody. You give respect to somebody.
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Leadership is simple: Add value to people everyday.
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With me and basketball, it became part of me.
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Good sound habits are more important than rules - use concepts.
Mike Krzyzewski
I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
Mike Krzyzewski
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 should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated
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Don't let a single game break your heart.
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If you have talent with teamwork, you've got a chance to be a championship team.
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Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.
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It’s simply doing what you’re supposed to do as well as you can when you’re supposed to do it.
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First of all, what happens is, when you're good at something, you spend a lot of time with it. People identify you with that sport, so it becomes part of your identity.
Mike Krzyzewski
The life expectancy of a team is about eight months. Then the next year, it's a whole new team.
Mike Krzyzewski
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time.
Mike Krzyzewski
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game. Talk about what your other players did to help the team win. Be sure to spread the wealth... Then have individual meetings with one to three players to praise and reinforce. Make sure you touch them.
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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
Mike Krzyzewski
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.
Mike Krzyzewski
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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