John Wooden, America’s most successful coach who died on June 4th, 2010 at the age of 99, was one of the towering figures in leadership. His standard of success, excellence, and character produced record-setting achievements at UCLA that resulted in ESPN naming him “the Coach of the Century.” His accomplishments off the basketball court were equally impressive, including being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. Wooden always considered himself a teacher first and foremost and he became an author because he wanted to continue teaching by sharing his life lessons. He leaves a rich legacy in the many books that capture the philosophy, vision, and integrity that made him a legend.