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If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run.
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A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world, but if the players on his team cannot translate that knowledge into action, it means nothing.
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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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Communication does not always occur naturally, even among a tight-knit group of individuals. Communication must be taught and practiced in order to bring everyone together as one
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Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight and not sway, no matter which way the wind blows.
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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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Born:
February 13, 1947
(age 77)
Bio:
Michael William Krzyzewski is an American college basketball coach and former player. Since 1980, he has served as the head men's basketball coach at Duke University.
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