’t show your opponents yourweaknesses, show them your strengths. (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.158). Trying To Get to HeavenAnger can be used in situations if it motivates you to do something good.Part of a leader’s job is to create opportunities. The leader has to find ways to win. Ch 11: Focus on the Task At HandThe Final FourA leader has to delegate as much as possible when events beyond his control pull himaway from his team.Each member of the team is responsible for their own performance.Winning the MomentA leader has to remove any obstacles that may prevent his team from doing its best.During crucial times, a leader has to fend off negative emotions. He has to be strong.For a team to overcome a overwhelming adversary, they must have extremeconcentration and focus.Encourage team members to take initiative and act on their own.Handling SuccessAny organization will not win on reputation alone, no matter how good they are. Theyhave to go out and earn it.Next GameDon’t let moments of ecstasy last to long. They may cause you to lose the next game.“When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunityfor an even bigger victory” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.183). Ch 12: Celebrate TraditionAt the end of every season, thank your team for their effort.Give the team a night of its own at the end the season. Maybe a banquet, but however, give thema chance to celebrate the journey. And make it fun.A Part of Something BiggerGiven enough time, an idea can become an established tradition.Tradition helps motivate people. It brings them back and motivates them to go onanother journey.“If people are part of something with a lot of tradition, they will be less likely to bejealous of a teammate or do something detrimental to the organization. Tradition makesit more difficult to bring out the negative aspects of human nature” (Krzyzewski, 2000,p.189).Binding the Past to the Present“...
