Leaders have to give time for relationships. But more demands will be placed on their time as they become more successful. So if a person's success is based on developing relationships, then they have to continually find new ways of getting it done

When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals

In our program, the truth is the basis of all we do. There is nothing more important than the truth because there's nothing more powerful than the truth. Consequently, on our team, we always tell each other the truth. We must be honest with one another. There is no other way.

Good sound habits are more important than rules - use concepts.

With me and basketball, it became part of me.

Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team

The only way you're going to grow is to be in difficult situations.