Tony dungy, former head coach of the indianapolis colts, signing copies of the mentor leader 8310 6. Mar 31, 2014 history making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor leader. One challenge i face as a team leader and mentor is setting aside time to. 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. Tony dungy was the indianapolis colts and super bowl champion xli.
His induction to the nfl hall of fame, and his ongoing role with nbc as an analyst clearly showcases his impressive career. The mentor leader, by tony dungy and nathan whitaker. Tony dungy s little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. From the onset, it is clear that this book covers a topic which unfortunately doesnt get implemented by individuals in leadership positions to the extent which it should. Dec 03, 20 the mentor leader secrets to building people and teams that win consistently by tony dungy 2. He has coached many through defeat and on to victory. The mentor leader, by tony dungy, is the coachs third book he has written, but only the first of which i have read. Coaching leaders to lead leaders mentor others into leaders that is part of a leaders role. Beloved super bowlwinning coach tony dungy is known for his truly uncommon characteras a coach, a dad, and a mentor. The mentor leader your only job is to help your players be better.
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. The mentor leader by tony dungy, isbn 9781414338064. 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. On august 3, 2010 dungy released a new book entitled the mentor leader, which debuted at no. His new book is about the importance of mentoring, a task he took on with michael vick.
History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor. Super bowlwinning coach and numberone new york times bestselling author tony dungy has had an unusual opportunity to reflect on what it takes to achieve significance. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently. My good friend tony dungy has demonstrated in his personal life and in this powerful book that it is possible. The book is actually called a mentor leader, a different way to lead. See all books authored by tony dungy, including quiet strength. 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. The mentor leader by tony dungy coach jacksons pages.
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Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently, p. Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. The soul of a team from the new york times bestselling author of the mentor leader and quiet strength comes a book sure to transform your team or organization. Aug 09, 2010 the mentor leader by tony dungy is an incredible book that will benefit any coach of any sport on any level. I read this book with a group of leaders and found it to be very useful and insightful.
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Unlike print books, digital books are subject to vat. Jul 21, 20 a couple months ago i finished the book the mentor leader written by super bowl winning coach and new york times best selling author tony dungy. If youve not read them, i highly suggest his books, particularly the first, quiet strength. In the mentor leader, tony reveals what propelled him to the. Tony dungy the book is actually called a mentor leader. In the mentor leader, tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead. In the mentor leader, tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his profession and shows how you can apply the same approach to virtually any area of your life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But in regard to the world of athletics, it is a great book for a head coach looking to mentor assistant coaches and players as well as for assistant coaches looking to mentor players. Dungys story and success in both the nfl and life read like a casestudy in servant leaders. The mentor leader by tony dungy flashcards quizlet. In the mentor leader, tony reveals what propelled him to the top of.
Tony dungys words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the. Now, a storied career and a super bowl victory later, tony dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy thriftbooks. The mentor leader by tony dungy is an incredible book that will benefit any coach of any sport on any level. He learned that the path to significance and ultimate success starts with a challenge that we can all take. In the book coach tony shares his expertise on what it takes to not just lead, but mentor. Other than the bible itself, this is the best book on leadership ive ever read.
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