Tag Archives: John Wooden

On the Value of Poise

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden defined poise as, “Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.” John Maxwell relates a story about him at one of his ten NCAA Championships in basketball. “There were thirty seconds before the game … Continue reading →

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On Living Each Day

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Timing is important, but the only time you have now is the only thing you can act on…. Today matters. We over-exaggerate yesterday, we overestimate tomorrow, but we underestimate today. It’s the only time you got.” said John Maxwell. Life … Continue reading →

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On Being Prepared

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his recent Minute with Maxwell blog post, Opportunity, John Maxwell speaks about intentional preparedness for the many opportunities that life presents. He quotes words from his mentor, John Wooden, who told him, “When opportunity comes, it’s too late to … Continue reading →

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On Giving 100%

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Mike Reuter

“Give me 100 percent,” said John Wooden, “You can’t make up for a poor effort today by giving 110 percent tomorrow. You don’t have 110 percent. You only have 100 percent, and that’s what I want from you right now.” … Continue reading →

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The Choices You Make, Make You

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” wrote Albert Einstein. Great leaders know that their life is the reflection and consequence of the choices they make each day on their … Continue reading →

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John Wooden’s Reflections on Leadership

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden, legendary basketball coach, is well known and remembered for his short inspirational messages. Despite their brevity, his words were rich and deep in their wisdom.  They enter the eye or ear and then set fire to the mind, … Continue reading →

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You Are Capable of More Than You Think

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine,” writes Roy Bennett. It is the power and joy of self-belief that empowers and frees great leaders to … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Small Wins

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Legendary coach, John Wooden, wrote: “When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur…. Don’t look for the quick, big improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens – and when … Continue reading →

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A Pause to Reflect on Your Life as a Great Leader

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Mike Reuter

Brief moments of quiet pause and reflection speckle the life of the great leader’s journey. They refresh, reinvigorate and rekindle the burning embers that fire their passion and life’s purpose. Below are some powerful and inspirational insights on leadership and … Continue reading →

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Wisdom of John Wooden for Great Leaders

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden’s life continues to be a magnificent inspiration to great leaders. May each of us pause a few brief moments to reflect on his words that we may find in them a gift, a learning – one that will … Continue reading →

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