The best way to evaluate leadership philosophies and find your own style is by testing them in action. Other than the bible itself, this is the best book on leadership ive ever read. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. Now, a storied career and a super bowl victory later, tony dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you.
Looking at eight different sides of this unique approach to leadership, tony makes the case for a very humble style of leadership, while citing stories from various heroes of the football arena. The secret to success is good leadership, and good leadership is all about making the lives of your team members or workers better. Nov 18, 2010 if you have read books that concentrate on leadership, you know that leadership is simply the ability to influence others. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy buy tony s latest book, the soul of a team. Tony dungy, a former nfl defensive back, advanced through the coaching ranks following his playing career. Dungys most popular book was quiet strength, and it might.
My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible to be a committed christian on and off the field and. Overcoming adversity on and off the field by shawn brown the 700 club. You cant stay in the ivory tower reading books and discussing theories. One of my favorite leadership books is his classic quiet strength as a gift to you, the following are my favorite leadership quotes from that book. This one is written as a leadership fable, similar to books by patrick lencioni, ken blanchard and mark miller. The main characters of this sports and games, sports. Tony dungy if you dream of becoming great someday, youd be wise to read dungy s book, the mentor leader. In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent. Linden is the youngest of the dungy family and the least motivated because he hasnt found it. Tony dungy made history in 2006, as the first african american coach in the nfl to win a superbowl. Aug 06, 2010 tony dungy analyzes vick, nfl and leadership tony dungy retired as coach of the indianapolis colts just two seasons after winning the super bowl.
New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy. I wrote this book because people have asked me about leadership and putting together effective teams. The soul of a team by tony dungy with nathan whitaker. He is the first nfl head coach to defeat all 32 nfl teams. His father served as a pilot during world war ii as well as a professor at jackson college. The latest book by former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy became his third consecutive bestseller when it debuted this past week at no.
The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life tony dungy, nathan whitaker on. Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches t. At age 25, he was the youngest assistant coach and at age 28, the youngest coordinator in nfl history. Tony dungy is a former professional football player and coach who became the first african american head coach to win the super bowl. Aug 02, 2010 in mentor leader, tony dungy, the first africanamerican coach to win the super bowl, writes that the secret to success is good leadership and good leadership is all about making the lives. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently. Dungy and his wife authored a childrens book, you can be. Since his retirement from the nfl in 2009, coach dungy has served as an analyst on nbcs football night in america and enjoys time with his wife, lauren and family at their home in tampa. Dungy s most popular book was quiet strength, and it might be more entertaining than the mentor leader. History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor leader.
Through scripture, discussions, and activitiesplus character building insights and candid peptalks from tony dungymen will be challenged to examine their lives and aspire to a true life of significance. In this episode, coach dungy discusses his insights from his new book, the soul of a team, with brad lomenickunlocking the secret for leaders to create the right environment for great teams to flourish. Legacy of leadership dungys career includes several notable firsts. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led. The mentor leader by tony dungy coach jacksons pages.
Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37000 ratings. Tony dungy s little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Dungy has published a book, the mentor leader, about his thoughts on. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. Tony dungy is universally admired and respected for good reason very few men have the moral authority that he does. This post is the third in a series of servant leadership lessons from the chickfila leadercast 2010 mark sanborn interviewed tony dungy in a prerecorded meeting. Take beloved super bowlwinning coach tony dungys challenge and learn to live an uncommon life of integrity, honoring your family and friends, creating a life of real significance and impact, and walking with the lord. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of.
When its over, its over is part of footballs greatest appeal to me. Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. Tony dungy analyzes vick, nfl and leadership tony dungy retired as coach of the indianapolis colts just two seasons after winning the super. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. Dungy has published a book, the mentor leader, about his thoughts on building and honing the leadership read more. In mentor leader, tony dungy, the first africanamerican coach to win the super bowl, writes that the secret to success is good leadership and good leadership is all about making the lives. Leadership lessons learnedcoach tony dungy modeling a. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Tony dungy says that being a father is his most important job, and with ten children, its a job that keeps him very busy. I just finished reading tony dungys the mentor leader, i dont go around recommending books often but i.
Dungys story and success in both the nfl and life read like a casestudy in servant leaders. August 6, 2010 tony dungy retired as coach of the indianapolis colts just two seasons after winning the super bowl. I always ended up being the quarterback or the leader of the sports teams, and its kind of benefiting me now. In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all linden knows is that he wants to make. The mentor leader outlines a leadership philosophy, which tony dungy credits for. His parents were wilbur dungy 19262004, a science professor at jackson college, and cleomae dungy 19202002, who taught shakespeare at jackson high school in michigan. New book by tony dungy debuts on best sellers list at no. Quotations by tony dungy, american coach, born october 6, 1955. Tony dungy books author download ebooks pdf, mobi, epub. Tony dungys little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Legacy of leadership dungy s career includes several notable firsts. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the nfl. I highly recommend this book to any leader or team member on any team.
Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Tony dungy was born as anthony kevin dungy on october 6, 1955, in jackson, michigan, the united states. Coaches will model the behavior of successful coaches they know or observe, sometimes with. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for. I love how he uses the fictional football team and season in order to give the proper platform to implement this principles. Tony dungy tips for life, teamwork and success positive. If you have read books that concentrate on leadership, you know that leadership is simply the ability to influence others. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to. I read this book with a group of leaders and found it to be very useful and insightful. If you have not read any books on leadership, mentor leader tyndale house publishers, 2010 by tony dungy is an excellent place to start. In 2006, tony dungy led the indianapolis colts to their first superbowl championship in over thirty years. Tony dungy said this week that he was retiring as head coach of the indianapolis colts in the national football league. His leadership qualities combined with the skill of the players are given credit for that success. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life.
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