Mike Krzyzewski Quotes

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People have to be given the freedom to show the heart they possess. I think it's a leader's responsibility to provide that type of freedom. And I believe it can be done through relationships and family. Because if a team is a real family, it's members want to show you their hearts.

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Confidence shared is better than confidence only in yourself.

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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.

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Whatever a leader does now sets up what he does later. And there's always a later.

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Never forget a defeat. Defeat can be the key to victory.

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Never let a person's weakness get in the way of his strength.

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Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It's like building trust. You don't instantly have trust, it has to be earned.

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Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team

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Never set a goal that involves number of wins — never. Set goals that revolve around playing together as a team. Doing so will put you in a position to win every game.

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When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals

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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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My hunger is not for success, it is for excellence. Because when you attain excellence, success just naturally follows.

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Leaders have to search for the heart on a team, because the person who has it can bring out the best in everybody else.

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You have to work hard at staying in contact with your friends so that the relationships will continue and live on... Friendships, along with love, make life worth living.

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