3 Secrets from the Coach of the Century

Coach John Wooden of the UCLA Bruins basketball fame of the 60’s and 70’s. During his tenure he won 10 NCAA National Championships over 12 years. He was called “Coach of the Century” by ESPN. His path to success was made up of many secrets that apply not only on the court, but in business as well. Here are 3 that I have found most meaningful:

Secret 1 He used many sources to rate his players on where they stood on the team, from his assistant coaches to the players themselves. Last but not least, he knew that this was not a fool proof process. Mistakes are made in any hiring or recruiting process, but when that happens, dealing with it quickly is most important.

Secret 2 Secret 3 In business, we know that our decisions will not always make everyone happy. With time or a better understanding, though, they usually see that the decisions were in the best interest of the company and therefore to everyone working in the company.

Be Quick – But Don’t Hurry by Andrew Hill, a former player under Coach Wooden. I have experienced most of his keys to be true and hold a deep respect for his wisdom. After all, he was the Coach of the Century….