Coach K’s: Leading with the Heart Cullen Raymond
Leading with the Heart Written by Mike Krzyzewski and Donald Philips The book relates his leadership and team strategies into lessons in sports and also business and life It also states many personal experiences of Coach K and specific players
Early Life and Career Born in Chicago in a Polish American neighborhood Showed early signs of leadership by forming boys basketball league in hometown Played basketball at West Point and served in Army for 5 years after graduation Head Coach of West Point Head Coach of Duke 1980-Present
Preseason Recruit individuals who are coachable and team oriented Teach early team qualities Never let a persons weaknesses get in front of their strengths Create lasting bonds within the team After this, install a winning attitude
Preseason Leaders create respect for authority through caring Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team Wheel wagon metaphor Define your own success “Quiet goals”
Regular Season
Postseason
All Season
Leadership Qualities Transformational -Wanted to transform members into team players and leaders Charismatic Relationship Oriented -”We will always be friends” Intrinsic Task Oriented -Tried to bring out internal motivation
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