b'F E A T U R ELessonson theValueofCharacterShared from John Wooden to Ted LassoBy Irene Barath and Professor Gerard SeijtsIf you stayed around him long enough, you learned an awful lot about life and yourself and how to be good. You felt a responsibility to conduct yourself the way Coach would want you to behave if you were wearing one of those jerseys sitting on the bench, so you checked your behaviour each day that you were around him. Now, thats power. Thats influence in all the right ways. 1A a meaningful life can be built? Are- Dick Enberg, sportscaster and friend describing John Woodenre character strengths the basis upon whichWoodens Pyramid of Success has two interconnected therestructures:theexteriorcharacterstrengthssupporting lessons police leaders can learn from thetheinteriorfoundationallifeskillsforsuccess,which discussions and examples provided by twohave been described as the heart of the pyramid. 3The coaches, one who created a real legacy incharacterstrengthsheidentifiedaresincerity,honesty, the 1960s and another who created a fan-based legacy inreliability,integrity,patience,ambition,adaptability, the 2020s? If you are a fan of the award-winning show Tedresourcefulness, fight and faith. The life skills for success Lasso, then your connection to the heartfelt soccer coachare, firstly: industriousness, enthusiasm, friendship, loyalty may relate to the life lessons and definition of success thatand cooperation. Secondly: self-control, intentness, alert-form the foundation of Coach John Woodens life work.ness and initiative. Thirdly: condition, team spirit and skill. Woodens definition of success is peace of mind, attainedFourthly: poise and confidence, followed at the pinnacle by only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made thecompetitive greatness.effort to do the best of which you are capable. 2The lifeHow does the work of actor Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso work of John Wooden resulted in his Pyramid of Success,reflect these life lessons, and is there any relevance to which is among the first items installed on the wall behindpolice leadership? the desk of the fictional Coach Lasso. A significant part ofPolice TrainingCoach Woodens legacy relates to his unmatched winning record withtheUCLAbasketballdynasty. AlthoughthatPolice training often focuses on the acquisition of skills and record is amazing, his most significant legacy may be howknowledge to undertake the complex responsibilities of he taught others the importance of character in buildingthe profession at various levels. To create consistency with both professional and personal success.the utilization of skills and knowledge, a third stabilizing 18 H.Q. Summer 2023'