If you're a college basketball fan, or if you live in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or Memphis Tennessee, you know that THE big news today is that John Calipari has left the University of Memphis to Coach at the University of Kentucky.

I watched the news conference introducing Coach Calipari and was immediately struck by the power and underlying truth contained in a number of his statements. Two in particular I thought worth sharing with you. These are paraphrases, but they capture the spirit and intent of his words.

First, about about making promises:

Don't make promises, make commitments.                                         

To spell it out for those few who might not get the point I'm driving at, promises can (and will) be broken. Commitments will not. And without commitment your chances of achieving your goals are poor at best.

Then, about who deserves the credit for success:

If I've done my job right, 10,000 people will be able to say "They couldn't have done it without me"

The best leaders and the best team builders understand that success belongs not to them but to the team. And because they understand it they go to great lengths to ensure that credit is shared and that everyone believes they played a role in achieving success.

Think about those two statements and ask yourself whether they reflect the way you lead. If they do you are on the path to High Performance Success. If they don't maybe it's time that you make a change.