(Below from the book, Wooden on Leadership)

It is often difficult for a strong-willed leader to incorporate Cooperation, because listening to others, evaluating – embracing – their opinions and creativity, may seem to suggest uncertainty and doubt about your own judgment and convictions. The ego gets in the way of your eyes and ears. It’s easy to get lost in your own tunnel vision.

An effective leader understands that it is a sign of strength to welcome honest differences and new ways of thinking from those on your team as well as from others. Progress is difficult when you won’t listen. Cooperation is impossible if we refuse to consider the merits of contrary opinions.

~Evolution of Self
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