I think the book works better as a memoir of an interesting man and the pivot into "business advice" feels a bit forced. Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure-especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals.

In fact, Krzyzewski tries to hire assistant coaches who have played for him because they're versed in on- and off-court problems. And the anticipation of the upcoming journey is so exciting that I get goose bumps on my arms and legs-something the players often notice. If you like Duke or Coach K and you are looking for leadership book to read, then I recommend this book.I don't read books very often, but this book had me interested the whole time, and kept me thinking about his way of coaching, and how effective it really is. Quite some time ago, I had skimmed the book, co-written by best-selling author on leadership Donald T. Of possible interest, a book on strategy that surveys Coach K as well as 86 other master strategists and a book on the importance of character to see one’s strategy succeed: Strategic Advantage: How to Win in War, Business, and Life and George Washington's Liberty Key: Mount Vernon's Bastille Key - the Mystery and Magic of Its Body, Mind, and Soul, a best-seller at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. But after hearing that they had overslept, I began to wonder why other members of our team had not checked up on them.

Even though our first formal practice is still six weeks away, I'm already comfortable with the kids on the team. If it happens, you're going to be punished severely by the school-and I'll support that punishment, whatever it is.I know that when my wife, Mickie, and I look at each other, we know what we're going to say is the truth.

Best-selling author Don Phillips brings history alive with crisp compelling prose and historical accuracy. He then goes on to talk about how he changed big games that he played in just by remaining calm in exotic situations. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. Demonstrate the principle "we're all important" by making sure that you are not the only one speaking at a meeting.The principle that "we're all important" is also something that needs to be demonstrated immediately. We'll also point out when fall break occurs, and when might be a good time to leave for the Christmas holidays. Support System It was exactly this type of family environment in which I was raised-in a Polish neighborhood in Chicago where there were always flowers outside the homes, where people swept the sidewalks and the streets themselves.