Dion Waiters Quotes

You can lead a team in a lot of different ways. It can be talking to somebody who is down or, during the course of a game, looking to penetrate and then dropping the ball off to someone else for an easy bucket.

We are looking for a set of personal characteristics that predict success, the first and foremost of which is perseverance in the face of challenges. We also look for the ability to influence and motivate others who share your values, strong problem-solving ability, and leadership.

What I really want are students who want to partner with other people, to be part of an organization and to influence people so that they can accomplish things that the organization would not have accomplished otherwise.

When I was at Oklahoma, I always felt like I had to control the game because we didn't have great scorers. So, I had to figure a way to win.

I believe I am a player that can organise the game well for my team.

I think I have unique qualities that other people don't have that can contribute to the team.

I know what I can bring to a team and I want to do that.

I'm very much a leader in a lot of the work that I do or that I've done in my career.

I guess I'm flattered that people think I can help get things done.

I'll practice as good as I can, but I know that I play even better, with the qualities I have - leadership, my ability to make something happen in games, winning.

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.

As a leader, these attributes - confidence, perseverance, work ethic and good sense - are all things I look for in people. I also try to lead by example and create an environment where good questions and good ideas can come from anyone.

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

Community service has taught me all kinds of skills and increased my confidence. You go out there and think on your feet, work with others and create something from nothing. That's what life's all about.

Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

If the work requires smart, talented, creative people, then more than anything, you want to enable folks on the team to create.

I look for people who have drive, who have ambition, who are humble. I've hired many people at very strange places.

Don't wait for someone to tell you what to do. Develop an innovative solution and work as a team to make it happen.

Leadership requires a blend of strategy, persuasion, inspiration and motivation. It is based on respect more than fear.

A good head has one hundred hands.

The colonel replied that he didn't care how my men had got the job done. He was happy that it had been accomplished. He said that, obviously, no matter how much or how little I knew technically, I was able to get the best out of people I worked with.

I completely agree with feeling the need for or the benefits of being pushed and of being directed on a project and collaborating.

Good leaders, good team players, know how to make the most of everything.

It ain't just one guy, it's a team game, and I'll get myself better, I'll keep working on my technique and trying to find ways to free myself and keep making plays.