by Craig Impelman | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” —Lao Tzu “Kindness in words creates confidence” was such an important part of Coach Wooden’s communication style, which was effective in helping his...
by Craig Impelman | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog
Coach Wooden introduced his coaching philosophy in his book Practical Modern Basketball by talking about the necessity for a successful coach to be a philosopher: Webster tells us that, among other things, a philosopher is a person who meets all events, whether...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog
It is the little details that make things work. This was one of Coach Wooden’s favorite ideas and a theme that is consistent with successful performers across many different industries, from sports to art to business. As Coach liked to say, “Develop a love of details....
by Craig Impelman | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog
Pride is a better motivator than fear. In his book Wooden with Steve Jamison, Coach expanded on this idea: Pride is a better motivator than fear. I never wanted to teach through fear, punishment or intimidation. Fear may work in the short term to get people to do...
by Craig Impelman | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
You must listen to others if you want others to listen to you. This idea reflects the way that Coach Wooden chose to interact with other people. He was an extraordinary listener, in part because he knew each time he listened he would learn something. A wise old owl...
