Tag Archives: John Wooden

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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The Questions

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Mike Reuter

In his book, Good Leaders Ask Great Questions, John Maxwell shares the questions he believes good (may I suggest ‘great’) leaders should ask of themselves. Maxwell said he was inspired to develop them as the result of a conversation that he had with … Continue reading →

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On the Learning from the Critic’s Voice

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden said: “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” Great leaders recognize the value of criticism. It provides them feedback on their words, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs – … Continue reading →

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On Excellence

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Confucius wrote about excellence: “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” Erica Brown in her book, Take Your Soul to Work, writes that “excellence does … Continue reading →

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Beliefs Embraced by Great Leaders

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Bob Sutton, Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, writing in the HBR Blog in May 2010, 12 Things Good Bosses Believe,  and in his book Good Boss, Bad Boss, defines in what he describes as an “evidence based approach” the … Continue reading →

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What We Are About to Be

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden tells great leaders: “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Who we are is what we think. What we think is what we do. What we do is what we become. … Continue reading →

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Your Words Can Change a Life Forever

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Mike Reuter

“You are only a stranger once. Put your hand out. Reach out to someone.  They may change your life.”  And “You must learn something new each and every day.”  These are among the many words of wisdom a friend’s mother … Continue reading →

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Great Leaders Are Sooners

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Mike Reuter

Tony Robbins, author and motivational speaker, wrote: “Success comes from taking the initiative and following up… persisting… eloquently expressing the depth of your love.” Initiative is that spark that creates fire. Initiative reaps some great benefits as discussed in a … Continue reading →

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Character … The Heart of Extraordinary Leadership

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Mike Reuter

John Wooden, renowned UCLA basketball coach, said: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” It is character that makes great … Continue reading →

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Success and Winning

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Mike Reuter

In July 2001, John Wooden, legendary UCLA basketball coach, shared his thoughts on success. He was not satisfied with Webster’s: “as an accumulation of material possessions or the attainment of a position of power or prestige.”  For him, this definition … Continue reading →

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