Some of those under your supervision will catch on quickly, others not. Understanding that patience is an integral part of good teaching and effectiv… - John Wooden

A player who is working hard and productively for the group shouldn’t receive the same treatment as someone who is offering less. And while each and every person on your team fills a role and performs a function, some of those roles and functions are filled by people much harder to replace than others. It would be naïve to suggest that a superstar in your organization — a top producer — won’t receive some accommodations not afforded others. This is not a double standard but rather a fact of life. Those small accommodations, however, must not apply in areas of your basic principles and values or they will soon be replaced by the perception that favoritism and special treatment are the norm.

SEEK SIGNIFICANT CHANGE • Never be content with performance or results. • Remove all excuses for getting to the next level. Don’t say “no”; ask

happier. The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.