by Craig Impelman | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog
You meet the same people on the way up as you meet on the way down. The origin of this favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s is attributed to playwright Wilson Mizner, who in 1932 gave the following advice to a young up and coming motion picture star: “Be kind to everyone...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
Treat all people with dignity and respect. This phrase represents a key instruction that John Wooden received from his father, and it later became a cornerstone of his own philosophy—advice that he insisted his basketball teams follow. Related: John Wooden’s 7-Point...
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...
