Now I understand. Average leaders have quotes. Good leaders have a plan. Exceptional leaders have a system.
It is so easy to be average. It takes a little something to be special. Why be around average?
If you can raise the level of effort and performance in those around you, you are officially a leader.
I have yet to be in a game where luck was involved. Well-prepared players make plays. I have yet to be in a game where the most prepared team didn’t win.
Elite warriors, when they accomplish their mission, they celebrate.
I have yet to be in a game where luck was involved.
The future is bright at Ohio State.
I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.
You don’t get 5 years to build a team any more. You get 2 if you’re lucky.
I don’t like disrespecting other teams.
What makes LSU is the environment and the fans and those guys wearing the jerseys. They’re really good players.
Anyone can run the option. I can run the option.
Coaches do get very nervous.
Giving up on somebody takes nothing. Helping them change takes a tremendous amount of time, energy, discipline, and love. In the end, it’s worth it.
A leader is someone who inspires and empowers people to get to places that they wouldn’t be able to reach otherwise, sure, but you also need to have people who are willing to be led. You.
Think hard. Be as specific as possible. Ask yourself: “Exactly what is it that I am after every day?” If you are Federal Express, your clarity of purpose is get it there. If you are Disney, it is make people happy. If you are the Ohio State.
Leaders create culture. Culture drives behavior. Behavior produces results.