by Craig Impelman | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
Loyalty, like respect, must be given before you get it. This idea was a basic principle that shaped the coaching and leadership style of Coach John Wooden. He summed it up this way: The best leaders are usually humble leaders because they gain loyalty through respect...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog
“Never mistake activity for achievement.” –John Wooden Coach John Wooden’s most insightful model to discuss his idea is the methodology he used to prepare, execute and improve his practices. He was not satisfied with simply having achievement in each activity, but...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog
A key element in the art of listening is to not be thinking about what you’re going to say while the other person is talking. Quieting your thoughts and really hearing the other person with an open mind sometimes requires a conscious effort. In How to Be like Coach...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” –Coach John Wooden These two sentences become a mantra that sometimes pushes people beyond their fear. In the book How to Be Like Coach Wooden by Pat Williams,...
by Craig Impelman | May 30, 2018 | Blog
“You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” Related: Why You Should Always Give the Credit and Take the Blame This maxim of Coach John Wooden’s was a cornerstone of his approach to life. As with many of his principles, he learned it from...
