Summary #1 As quoted by some of the top leaders of our time

John Wooden:  Looking for good people with strong character.
Marissa Mayer:  Looking for smart people who get things done.
Michael Treacy:  Looking for a great management team.
Vince Lombardi:  Looking for people who have strong work habits that consistently do things right.
Eric Musselman:  Looking for hard workers (was quoted as saying "If a guy isn't willing to work his butt off, I just despise him.")  my all time favorite quote.  :-))
Mindy Grossman:  Looking for passionate workers who take great pride in their work.

Success as defined by John Wooden

 Pyramid of Success by John Wooden

Yes men not wanted, strategy unimportant, instead good people needed

"He knows that the strength of the team is the strength of the individual and that when everyone thinks alike, no one is thinking." 
"He never talks about strategy, statistics, or plays but rather about people and character."
"He never tires of telling us that once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player or whatever else you may want to do."

Bill Walton describing his college basketball coach, John Wooden

NBA Magic or just plain hard work?

"Legends are born when big shots are made.  And every NBA finals hero--from Bird to Jordan to Wade--has had a sweet spot (defined as the area of the court where they always seem to make the clutch shots).  How do players find there special place?  A little magic, a little luck and a lot of work."  Article from June 14th issue of ESPN Magazine.

Consider what Steve Kerr, former guard for the Championship Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs:  "That's why it's important to practice the shots you are going to get in the game.  I knew where my shots were going to come from, so those were the shots I made sure I could make (from hours and hours of practice)."