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Pat Riley

To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way.

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Pat Riley means that achieving lasting success in leadership requires a deep, focused passion for a particular aspect of the role. This intense dedication drives continuous effort and improvement, setting effective leaders apart from others.

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