Speaking to the CEO Council, and later in an interview with Wall Street Journal Bureau Chief Gerald Seib, one of the most successful college coaches of all time, Lou Holtz, stressed core values, vision and trust. “What holds a country together, what holds a family together, what holds a business together,” Holtz explained, “are core values. And core values are something you would not compromise.
“We had three core values and I had three rules. Do the right thing, because if everybody would do the right thing, you’d generate trust among the team. Two, we’re going to do everything to the very best of our ability with the time allotted. Not because somebody’s looking. It’s just the way we lived. And doing the best we can means you do little things. I see more people overlook little things, and little things make the difference. And the third thing, we’re going to care about one another. We’re going to be able to trust one another, be committed to excellence, and care about one another. That’s what makes a team, and that’s what provides leadership.” Read the full inspiring interview with Wall Street Journal Bureau Chief Gerald Seib here>>