1. John Wooden was one of the greatest college basketball coaches, leading the UCLA Bruins to 10 national championships.
2. He was raised in a poor family on a farm without modern amenities and went on to have a successful playing career before coaching.
3. As a coach, Wooden exemplified servant leadership, serving his players by teaching them life lessons and respect through small details like how to properly put on socks and shoes, in order to prevent injury and maximize their ability to practice and play.
4. Wooden was inspired by Mother Teresa's teachings of serving others and led through genuine example as a hard working inspirational leader.