Good advice

In The Ultimate Coaches' Career Manual, written by Pat Williams (and available at Amazon.com), over 950 leaders and coaches were asked for their advice that could then be passed on to new leaders and coaches. The material in the book is terrific, with many successful coaches offering similar advice. Here is what Andy Landers, University of Georgia Womens' Basketball Head Coach, put forth:

• be honest and NEVER hedge on the truth - all meaningful relationships are built on honesty
• set realistic goals, don't have idealistic expectations without the wherewithal to reach those expectations
• be sure everyone (trainers, managers, assistants, etc.) wants to be as good as they can be, and that they understand what that involves
• communicate, communicate - break things down to the simplest form and be sure that everyone understands what each person is saying
• identify the positive leaders in your organization and work THROUGH them, identify the negative leaders in your organization and work WITH them