1269 Leadership Quotes
“Any time some trust is lost, it makes the process much more difficult and there was some trust lost. That’s as blunt as I can be.” – Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr On Wednesday October 5, 2022, the following incident took place during a pre-season practice session of the Golden State Warriors: This […]
As a 57-year-old man, few people will ever know how hard I work to remain relevant. Few people that is, unless you’re getting older and been there yourself. That is why the following story resonated with me so much and I feel has incredible value to all aging leaders. On Friday evening, February 24th, Golden […]
We is greater than Me. All experienced leaders know this to be the case. As a result, leaders place a high priority on creating a winning culture by building the best team possible. And to do that, you need a collection of great teammates. One such teammate is Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. In […]
With 4:11 remaining in Game 3 for the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, Warriors superstar guard Steph Curry and Celtics forward/center Al Horford both dove for a loose ball on the floor. During the scrum, Horford fell on Curry’s ankle causing him significant pain and sending fear and dread […]
A Historic Acquisition On July 4, 2016 superstar forward Kevin Durant announced he was joining the 73-win and Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. In an absurdity of riches, Durant joined two-time Most Valuable Player Steph Curry and Klay Thompson to give the team perhaps the three greatest shooters of all-time. The Warriors would go […]
I think there are times which are defining moments in leadership. Such a moment happened last evening. Allow me to contrast two individuals who had the same job but demonstrated completely different actions during personal and organizational times of crisis. First, let’s watch the video of the then-Los Angeles Lakers President Of Basketball Operations Magic […]
I have never met a leader who did not make adjustments when things were not going well. Some adjustments were big, major overhauls. Some adjustments are slight, a tiny shift here or there in hopes of making a large impact. The size of many adjustments is often based on the leader’s level of knowledge, experience, […]
Everyone wants to be part of a great team and culture. The question becomes how do you create such a healthy work environment? The answer to this question is largely answered in the video above. As I watched the 2016 (pre-Kevin Durant) feature of the Golden State Warriors, I gleaned the following are 20 Things Necessary […]
A leader’s greatest enemy to success is often previous success. You become satisfied. Complacency can set in. To have sustained excellence a leader must be diligent and have a holy discontent. Kobe Bryant has been doing a series of scouting videos entitled Detail. If you have not been watching them, they are simply brilliant. Recently […]
A seismic event in the world of sports happened on July 4th, 2016 when then-Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and former league MVP Kevin Durant declared his personal independence by exercising his right as a free agent to sign with the Golden State Warriors. What has transpired since is two NBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, […]
Pressure is something every leader must face. In fact, pressure is a leader’s constant unwanted companion. The question becomes how do you deal successfully with pressure and not let it crush you? This past week we got to experience on two occasions the most exciting words in all of sports – Game 7! The Cleveland […]
I spent some time this weekend analyzing 2017’s championship teams. My findings were very surprising. My study shows to be a champion requires operating with a unique approach and mindset. This makes complete sense because if you want results no one else is getting, you cannot do what everyone else is doing. So in an […]
