I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day and a wonderful week coming to a close for you. My heart is genuinely excited for this day today - I don't know if it is because of the 2 or 3 days of winter-like weather we get in Arizona each year, the keen awareness of my countless blessings, seeing the wonder and excitement in my boys' eyes as Christmas approaches, feeling God's presence or what. Just know it's awesome!
I am reading "Wooden on Leadership" by John Wooden and Steve Jamison. This week I have been reading a chapter titled, "Good Values Attract Good People." Over and over again I have found myself pondering bits and pieces from this chapter as I have gone about my
day(s). Instead of me trying to get all philosophical on you this morning (you can thank me later!) I thought I would just share excerpts with you and let them speak to your heart as they may.
- "The force of character is cumulative." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Character - doing the right thing - is fundamental to successful leadership.
- The last thing you want is people in your organization who had to be talked into being there, who needed convincing that your team is worthy of them. When hiring, be diligent in discerning what the individuals motives are
- Good values are like a magnet - they attract good people.
- A good leader creates belief - in the leader's philosophy, in the organization, in the mission.
- A person who values winning above anything will do anything to win. And such people are threats to your organization.
- Character counts, and without it even the most talented individual is hamstrung.
- ...make your values visible, to let the outside world know what you stand for and who you are.
- "Never lie; never cheat; never steal. Don't whine; don't complain; don't make excuses." - John Wooden's Dad's "two sets of three". Advice he repeatedly gave his sons...there is a Happy Friday in that!
- Deeds count more than words, but words count too.
- Character is what you do.
- Taking what isn't yours is wrong.
- Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do."
- Character - the values and habits of our daily behavior that reveal who and what we are.
- A good explanation of character is simple: respect for yourself, respect for others, respect for the game, whether it's basketball, business, or anything else.
- The player [person] who has done his best has done everything, while the player [person] who has done less than his best is a failure.
- A leader with character attracts talent with the same.
- Who you are inside - what you believe - is important, but what you do means more, much more.
- ...values must be visible if they are to have an impact on those you lead or hope to attract as part of your team.
- When it comes to character and values, you don't need to be become a preacher, just an effective teacher who understands the power of setting a good example, especially when it comes to standards and values.
- Your behavior as leader - what you do - creates the environment in which the team functions.
- If you don't care about the code of conduct held by those you lead, you're not a good leader.
- Character counts and values matter. And you, the leader, set the standard for both in your organization.
- It's Tough to Coach Character. Have the courage to make character count among the qualities you seek in others.
- Character Starts with Little Things. The important thing is to let people know what you expect of them and to inform individuals when they violate your code, values or standards.
- Character Is More Than Honesty. There's more to character than just telling the truth - for both leaders and those on the team.
- Beware Those Who'll Do Whatever It Takes to Win. Find those who love the battle and play by the rules.
Please let me know if there is ever anything I can ever do for you or your families.
Have a great day, a wonderful weekend and please cherish your precious family and friends.
Kev
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