John Wooden

Great leaders are always out front with a banner, instead of behind with a whip.

John Wooden

He who truly seeks God has found Him.

John Wooden

Helping others is perhaps the greatest joy! You cannot have a perfect day without helping others with no thought of getting something in return.

John Wooden

Honors are very fleeting, just as fame is; cherish friendship more.

John Wooden

I believe one of the requirements of good leadership is the ability to listen – really listen – to those in your organization. An effective leader is very good at listening, and it’s difficult to listen when you are talking.

John Wooden

I believe we are most likely to succeed when ambition is focused on noble and worthy purposes and outcomes rather than on goals set out of selfishness.

John Wooden

I do not want players who do not have a keen desire to win and do not play hard and aggressively to accomplish that objective.

John Wooden

I don’t believe in fate.

John Wooden

I don’t believe in praying to win.

John Wooden

I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team.

John Wooden