Remembering 'The Wizard of Westwood' Washington Post (blog)

15.06.10

Valuable Helping hand-Me-Downs

John Wooden credits his father, Joshua, with instilling the core beliefs that shaped his patience. Joshua was a self-schooled, determined farmer who appreciated literature and poetry, completed crossword puzzles in ink and had a incredible memory. He taught John and his three brothers to base their lives on integrity and to shun lying, cheating or robbery. He instructed them not to engage in self-pity when faced with adversity, and explained that complaints and excuses have no value. His most top-level lesson was, "Be true to yourself." John Wooden stubbornly followed his father's convictions throughout his life, as he succeeded on and off the basketball court.

Important by Example

Almost without exception, good leaders also are inspirational teachers who motivate their students to maximize their party potential. Solid leaders build strong teams whose members share similar goals and vigorous, lasting bonds. Sometimes, if they are fortunate, such organizations win sports championships or achieve greatness in the business domain.

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