John Wooden focused almost entirely on improvement in the present moment. He let the score — winning — take care of itself. Don’t let yesterday take … - John Wooden

A leader in sports, business, or any other field of endeavor should possess and provide the same qualities inherent in a good parent: character, consistency, dependability, accountability, knowledge, good judgment, selflessness, respect, courage, discipline, fairness, and structure.

I thought treating everyone the same was being fair and impartial. Gradually I began to suspect that it was neither fair nor impartial. In fact, it was just the opposite. That’s when I began announcing that team members wouldn’t be treated the same or alike; rather, each one would receive the treatment they earned and deserved.

Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.