Dungy has written dozens of books on teamwork and leadership. The focus would probably be on how to develop leadership and a. Dungy has been married to his wife lauren for 36 years. My gratitude to tony for his continued support and promotion of servant leadership principles. Based on the tremendous success of his first book, new york times bestseller quiet strength, one might think indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy would follow that up with a book that falls in line with his profession football, leadership, or. He and his wife, lauren, are the parents of seven children. 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. Tony dungy made history in 2006, as the first african american coach in the nfl to win a superbowl. Tony dungy s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in super bowl xli, the first for an african american coach. As an nfl head coach, tony won super bowl xli with the indianapolis colts. Leadership in the nfl individuals in organizations bem 211. If you take only one thing from this book, let it be this. Tony dungy is the only nfl player since the aflnfl merger to intercept a pass and throw an interception in the same game. Other than the bible itself, this is the best book on leadership ive ever read.
At the heart of the team dungy book series is a strong desire to invest in the lives of youth and their families. Tony dungy and wife lauren dungy discuss collaborative effort in writing a series of childrens books. Bio and early life of tony dungy professional career of tony dungy. The best way to evaluate leadership philosophies and find your own style is by testing them in action. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the first two. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead. He is the exception to classic coaching of pure intensity, yelling, and punishment. The one year uncommon life daily challenge by tony dungy. Tony dungy said this week that he was retiring as head coach of the indianapolis colts in the national football league. 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. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. He and his wife, lauren, are the parents of six children. Through tony and laurens charitable work with organizations such as the dungy family foundation. Discover how to develop key leadership traits, positively influence your team with words and actions, maximize group performance, and more.
We often cant see what god is doing in our lives, but god sees the whole picture and his plan for us clearly. Dungys most popular book was quiet strength, and it. The mentor leader by tony dungy coach jacksons pages. There is only one tony dungy, joe paterno, or chuck noll. Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. Besides his playing career, he served as a head coach for tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently. Dungy unpacks principles of successful teamwork through an insightful story, applicable to businesses, teams, and families trying to work well together. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors. He tells us that the number one topic he is asked to speak about is teamwork.
A retired nfl coach and a former american football player, tony dungy is the first africanamerican head coach to record a victory at the super bowl. Dungys story and success in both the nfl and life read like a casestudy in servant leaders. Tony dungy books author download ebooks pdf, mobi, epub. Nov 18, 2010 if you have read books that concentrate on leadership, you know that leadership is simply the ability to influence others. Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis. See more ideas about tony dungy, integrity quotes and how are you feeling. The mentor leader audiobook on cd 9781414338057 by tony dungy, nathan whitaker.
Tony dungy pro football hall of fame official site. I highly recommend this book to any leader or team member on any team. Education parkside high school, university of minnesota. It sounds like his forthcoming book this summer, the mentor leader, will continue down this path. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career, bio. Incredible leadership quotes from coach tony dungy good book on leadership. Dungy also discusses that since jesus is the ultimate leader, leaders should do.
Tony dungys net worth and salary in 2019 is tony dungy married. Leadership lessons learnedcoach tony dungy modeling a. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. 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. The books success opened the door for dungy to release a childrens. This post is sponsored by uncommon marriage, the new book by. Sep 30, 2011 tony, lets study the book of nehemiah. Anthony kevin dungy is a former professional american football player and. Hire tony dungy speaker fee celebrity speakers bureau. A key book in helping establish my leadership philosophy.
His main focus has never been on himself, he strongly believes in building up others and empowering those he serves. Nov 30, 2012 tony dungy indianapolis colts we considered tony dungy to be a transformational leader. You cant stay in the ivory tower reading books and discussing theories. In a culture that often sidelines relationships, tony and lauren dungy share about a difficult season in their marriage.
Tony dungy is universally admired and respected for good reason. Tony dungy provides a great example of how to lead with respect. Id been with the vikings for a year as their defensive coordinator, a position i hoped would lead to my dream job. Tony dungy, best selling author of quiet strength, has penned another super bowl quality book in uncommon. He is known as being the mentor leader as many of his practices focus on the people of the team. 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. When a few good leaders own the values global leadership. Tony dungy was the indianapolis colts and super bowl champion xli. Very few men have the moral authority that he does. Quick facts name tony dungy birth date october 6, 1955 age 64 did you know. Dungy is considered to be a calm and charismatic leader who encourages his players to focus on the vision of success and to do everything in their power to reach it. 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 read this book with a group of leaders and found it to be very useful and insightful.
Leadership philosophy of tony dungy kourtnee hanson. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. One of my favorite leadership books is his classic quiet strength. Furthermore, with the colts, we have an excellent owner who. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led. Since then, coach dungy won a super bowl, provided analysis on sunday night football, and wrote several books. The former colts coach and his wife have coauthored a book with my pal. The latest book by nfl hall of fame coach tony dungy is unlike his other books. Readers learn how to handle a bully in this reader from former nfl coach tony dungy and his wife, lauren. Tony dungy is a powerful public speaker that inspires leadership and wants to help others to become their own champions. In the process of looking for leadership models to emulate, we choose people who have won a lot of games or who have made a lot of money for themselves.
Tony dungys homophobia and leadership failures shine through in antimichael sam comments. I wrote this book because people have asked me about leadership and putting together effective teams. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37330 ratings. He spoke to men about developing leadership skills and keeping their priorities focused on mental and spiritual training. Tony dungy is living testimony to family, faith, and football. If you have not read any books on leadership, mentor leader tyndale house publishers, 2010 by tony dungy is an excellent place to start. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy. His newest book, uncommon marriage, was written with his wife lauren and releases on february 4th, 2014.
Aug 28, 2019 quick facts name tony dungy birth date october 6, 1955 age 64 did you know. Tony dungy if you dream of becoming great someday, youd be wise to read dungy s book, the mentor leader. The secret to success is good leadership, and good leadership is all about making the lives of your team members or workers better. On january 11, 2011 dungy and wife lauren released a new book entitled you can be a. Tony dungy is a retired professional football player. On january 11, 2011 dungy and wife lauren released a new book entitled you can be a friend. However, dungys latest work focuses especially on how young men can pursue and achieve a life of significance and success. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy thriftbooks. Former nfl coach tony dungy shares how god led him, his wife to. History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book.
Three indiana book signings for tony dungys the soul of. He and his wife, lauren, are the parents of ten children. 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. Headlining the three book signings is an evening with tony dungy event at sherwood oaks christian church in bloomington, ind. 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. Tony dungy s net worth and salary in 2019 is tony dungy married. Nathan whitaker about how to have an uncommon marriage. In 2011, tony dungy and his wife authored a childrens book, you can be a friend, which teaches children the importance of being a good friend. Tony dungy exudes this mentor leadership philosophy in every aspect of his life. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Tony dungy if you dream of becoming great someday, youd be wise to read dungys book, the mentor leader. Tony dungy, wife lauren talk childrens books, adopting seven kids.
Tom and i had become good friends, and i considered him a spiritual mentor. Tony says that in order to serve others we need to constantly grow and mature into the people god wants us to be. Tony and lauren dungy reveal how to have an uncommon. Dungy s most popular book was quiet strength, and it might be more entertaining than the mentor leader. Tony established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. The mentor leader by tony dungy by stephanie stegner on prezi. At the top of his nfl success, he demonstrates the value of making memories as well as money, seeing family as more important than fame, and building up a storehouse of eternal wealth that will never fade away. In may of 2018, tony was the main keynote speaker at the mens advance conference. We considered tony dungy to be a transformational leader.
Tony dungy provides a great example of how to lead with. Colts coach tony dungy is being widely extolled as an example of a nice guy finishing first. On august 3, 2010 dungy released a new book entitled the mentor leader, which debuted at no. Through tony and laurens charitable work with organizations such as. As a gift to you, the following are my favorite leadership quotes from that book. Dungy is considered to be a calm and charismatic leader who encourages his players to focus on the vision of success and to do. I love everything tony dungy writes and i love his approach to leadership and teamwork. Turns other leadership models on their head 7 books every school leader needs to read this summer ignite nation the mentor leader by tony dungy. 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. His influence to the game of football resonated all the way to the 2009 super bowl win by the pittsburg steelers. 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. In this culture driven by material success, tony dungy reminds us what matters in the game of life. For association boards and staffs often overtaken by todays circumstances, following coach dungy s philosophies are certain to boost your efforts. Tony dungy and his wife lauren dungy are active members of a number of family, faith, and communitybased organizations, including all pro dad, imom, fellowship of chrstian athletes, mentors for life, family first, big brothers big sisters of america, and the boys and girls club of america.
Its important to have that perspective, dungy says, as lauren, his wife. 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. S eventeen years ago i had the privilege of starting the all pro dad program with then buccaneers coach, tony dungy. The leadership style that tony employed allowed for a sense of autonomy, development, growth, understanding, and ownership. History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor leader.
Retired indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy answers questions just prior to a book signing at barnes and noble in tampa, fla, on jan. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american coach. Tony dungy biomarried, affair, wife, children, career. Tony dungy, a former nfl defensive back, advanced through the coaching ranks following his playing career. I read this book with a group of leaders and found it to be very useful and. I love how he uses the fictional football team and season in order to give the proper platform to implement this principles. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in this building are with tony and wife lauren, their children and their extended family, and for. Tony dungy is one of the most respected and popular nfl coaches in the national football league. The key advantage of this book is coach dungys ability to speak from a. Former nfl coach tony dungy shares how god led him, his wife. This article is an excerpt from tony dungys newest book, t he soul of a team, released jan. This one is written as a leadership fable, similar to books by patrick lencioni, ken blanchard and mark miller.
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