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Wooden on Leadership
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“Success is peace of mind both individually and as productive mem-
which is a direct result of self- bers of our team.
satisfaction in knowing you The 15 personal qualities of the Pyra-
made the effort to do the best mid became a virtual leadership guide-
of which you are capable.” book, a clear and concise method of
illustrating what is required for achieving
success as I have defined it. In precise words, it illustrates what I ex-
pected of those under my leadership and what they could expect
from me: “As a teacher, the Pyramid is my textbook. Success is my
subject matter.”
Are you a Success? Only you can answer that question now and
in the future.
Am I a Success? I believe I am, but not because of any final
scores, titles, or championships.

SEEK SATISFACTION IN THE EFFORT
When I’m asked, “Coach Wooden, how did you win those
championships?” I reply, “Our team won championships, not

TRUE SUCCESS—PERSONAL GREATNESS—
SHOULD NOT BE DEFINED BY THE FINAL
SCORE OR BOTTOM LINE

Recognition of this key truth—a central tenet of my
philosophy—is essential to authentic leadership: Don’t allow
others, including your competitors, to define you or your or-
ganization. Instead, define yourself and those you lead by the
qualities and characteristics of the Pyramid and its definition of
Competitive Greatness and Success.