Wooden on leadership

John Wooden

The most powerful leadership tool is

YOU

Purpose of the cornerstones

offer stability, structure only as strong as foundation, must be present from beginning

2 cornerstones

Industrious, enthusiasm

foundation of pyramid

industrious, enthusiasm, friendship, cooperation, loyalty

second tier of pyramid

self-control, alertness, initiative, intentness

Heart of the pyramid

condition, skill, poise, confidence, team spirit

crowning block

competitive greatness

these add mortar to the pyramid

faith and patience

success=

making an effort to do the best of which you are capable

industrious

desire to give your all, fully engaged/focused

without hard work you___

perish

everything begins with___

enthusiasm

Enthusiasm

having passion for your work, eagerness

friendship

mutual esteem, camraderie, respect creates bonds of strength

Loyalty

Not gained unless given, be true, don’t compromise character

cooperation

listen if you want to be heard, concerned with what’s right not who’s right

Self-control

consistency in actions, starts with self discipline, control emotions

alertness

be eager to learn and improve, always observant

initiative

summon courage and make a decision to take action, failure to act is often the biggest failure, never make the same mistake twice, calculated risks

intentness

set realistic goals and do them, never quit

condition

be physically, morally, mentally strong, moderation and balance

skill

fundamentals, comprehensive knowledge of required tasks, when I’m through learning I’m through, become a master of your job and a lifelong learner

team spirit

eagerness to sacrifice personal glory for the good of the team, can’t be seen can be felt

poise

natural byproduct of other blocks, brave heart in all situations, calm under pressure but don’t posture

confidence

steel takes a long time to develop, can’t be artificial

result of true industrious spirit

confidence

competitive greatness

perform at best when best is required, a love for the hard battle

four Ps

planning, practice, preparation, performance

effective leadership is

taking others on a journey

talent may win games but ____determines long term success

character

success is built on

consistent and thorough preparation

T/F winning was the ultimate goal for Wooden

false

Wooden focused on _____instead of winning

running the race

winning is a byproduct of

the four Ps

compete against only___

yourself

winning is a byproduct the product is ___

effort

____is what others percieve, _____is who you really are

reputation, character