EP34: Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden

Today we're going to dive into the mind of Coach John Wooden, the all-time great who led UCLA Basketball to 10 championships over a 12-year period. We’ll discuss Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in detail and highlight qualities that made the famous coach stand out. Wooden emphasized that excellence is not a fixed destination, but a journey that requires constant hard work and self-improvement. From fulfilling our potential to the power of practice, Wooden shares many of the core insights that guided him throughout his life. Some of his core mantras include: how you practice is how you play; little things make the big things happen; good values are like a magnet - they attract good people; when the going gets tough, the tough get going; failure to act is often the biggest failure of all; and the best leaders are lifelong learners. Get ready for a fascinating episode on leadership from one of my personal role models, John Wooden!

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