You can make a point without being personal. Don’t insult or belittle your people. Instead of getting more out of them you will get less
BILL WALSHWe all know gifs are pronounced “jifs,” right? Their creator says so, damn it!
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If you don’t have these feelings, I do not know how you can lead anyone. I have spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out how I was going to phase out certain players for whom I had strong feelings, but that was my job. I wasn’t hired to do anything but win.
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I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.
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Absorbing and overcoming this kind of punishment engenders a sober, steely toughness that results in a hardened sense of independence and a personal belief that you can take on anything, survive and win.
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For me the starting point for everything – before strategy, tactics, theories, managing, organizing, philosophy, methodology, talent, or experience – is work ethic. Without one of significant magnitude, you’re dead in the water.
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As the leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone
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We all know gifs are pronounced “jifs,” right? Their creator says so, damn it!
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Flying by the seat of your pants precedes crashing by the seat of your pants.
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Calculated risks are part of what you do, but the idea that something completely crazy will work just because it’s completely crazy is completely crazy.
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Failure is part of success, an integral part. Everybody gets knocked down. Knowing it will happen and what you must do when it does is the first step back.
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Consistent effort is a consistent challenge.
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Good talent with bad attitude equals bad talent.
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Invest in great relationships, they will pay a lifetime of dividends.
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Psychologists suggest that there is a strong link between ego and competitiveness. All the great performers I’ve ever coached had ego to spare.
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The proper use of commas is often more art than science.
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We have a lot of players in their first year. Some of them are also in their last year.
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