Jerry West chats with Ken Kuhl of the American Airlines Center, Dallas.
For those of you who missed Memphis Grizzlies GM Jerry West’s motivational opening address on leadership, here are a few memorable quotes from the NBA Hall of Famer and eight-time champion:
“Good recruiting is a huge part of making your organization better.”
“One of the biggest wastes in life are people with good skills that don’t have the resources or know-how to put those skills to good use.”
“[When Jerry West first arrived at the Memphis Grizzlies] this was a place where losing was acceptable. No one was taking responsibility, and everyone was afraid of losing their jobs. I was horrified. It’s not okay to accept losing. It’s okay to compete and lose, but it’s not okay to open every game looking for a way to lose.”
“Mentors are the greatest people to have in your life. Do not be afraid to find someone out of your realm to seek for help.”
“Opinion makers are not very valuable. Results are what count.”
“Never underestimate how important these jobs are that belong to people you don’t pay much attention to.”
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