by Craig Impelman | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
“There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” This French proverb was a favorite of Coach Wooden’s because it relates to a character trait he thought was essential: integrity. In his book Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Building Blocks for a Better Life with...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog
“The ability to see the good in others and the bad in ourselves is perfect vision.” –John Wooden These words of wisdom reflect two key elements of Coach Wooden’s approach to life and leadership: In his book Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog
Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. This was a key idea Coach Wooden utilized in his personal and professional life. On a personal level, Coach felt disagreeing agreeably was an important part of his successful marriage. In his book A Lifetime of...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog
“Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. It doesn’t mean treating everyone alike.” –John Wooden This statement was a cornerstone of Coach Wooden’s leadership style. The idea was made clear in Coach’s annual preseason letter to the team. The...
by Craig Impelman | Nov 6, 2019 | Blog
“Be slow to criticize and quick to commend.” –John Wooden This bit of advice from Coach Wooden is reflective of his own coaching style. In 1975, two professors of psychology, Roland Tharp and Ronald Gallimore, attended 15 of Coach Wooden’s practices at UCLA and...
by Craig Impelman | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog
“If I am through learning, I am through.” –John Wooden This favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s reflected his dedication to being a lifelong learner. Coach was 98 when Alan Castel, a UCLA assistant professor of psychology, interviewed him about aging. “When asked about...
