He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture. Learning about lasting love and overcoming lifes obstacles together. History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor leader. 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. He has been married to his wife lauren harris since 1982.
Tony dungys words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in super bowl xli, the first for an african american coach. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. Dungy became the first black head coach to win the super bowl when his colts defeated the chicago bears in super bowl xli. A follow up to this book is expected in the near future by dungy and his associates. Tony dungy, himself a deeply religious man, navigates a world in which sport was. Tony dungy, author info, published books, bio, photo. Tony dungy was the indianapolis colts and super bowl champion xli. Tony dungy is currently considered a single author. If youre truly uncommon, then youre dedicated to being more than what the world is calling you. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the first two being. He led the indianapolis colts to a super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led. Once a star player in the nfl, dungy went on to become an awardwinning coach. The secret to success is good leadership, and good leadership is all about making the lives of your team members or workers better. See all books authored by tony dungy, including quiet strength. The mentor leader share book recommendations with your. To ask other readers questions about the mentor leader, please sign up. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to all. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the mentor, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Other than the bible itself, this is the best book on leadership ive ever read.
The mentor leader by tony dungy by stephanie stegner on prezi. 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. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mentor leader.
Discount prices on books by tony dungy, including titles like we chose you. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. 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. In the mentor leader, tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his. The mentor leader, by tony dungy, is the coachs third book he has written, but only the first of which i have read. Tony dungy books, author biography, and reading level. Dungys story and success in both the nfl and life read like a casestudy in servant leadership. Dungy set a new nfl record for consecutive playoff appearances by a head coach in 2008 after securing his tenth straight playoff appearance with a win against the jacksonville jaguars. Finding your path to significances halloffame author provides a series of truly uplifting pieces of advice and motivational stories. 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 still come out a winner senior pastor, oak cliff bible fellowship. History making nfl coach tony dungy has given us an excellent leadership book with the mentor. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The mentor leader npr coverage of the mentor leader by tony dungy and nathan whitaker. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead. Coach, author and mentor tony dungy releases a new childrens book today inspired by his wife lauryn based on his younger brother linden. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life, the picture book you can do it, and uncommon marriage. Now, a storied career and a super bowl victory later, tony dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you. I read this book with a group of leaders and found it to be very useful and insightful. This book is wonderfully illustrated by amy june bates. The mentor leader 9781414338040 by tony dungy, nathan whitaker. Below are some of my favorite leadership quotes from the book. Dungy had taken 8 of his previous 10 teams to the playoffs. This book focuses on the important of being uncommon not only as an athlete, but as a human being and in all aspects of life. Tony dungy, children, wife, net worth, age, book, salary. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. His induction to the nfl hall of fame, and his ongoing role with nbc as an analyst clearly showcases his impressive career. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tony dungy books online.
Jul 24, 2012 the mentor leader, by tony dungy, is the coachs third book he has written, but only the first of which i have read. Nov 18, 2010 the mentor leader by tony dungy is a great read. Tony and lauren dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. 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 the book coach tony shares his expertise on what it takes to not just lead, but mentor. This was tony dungys third book along with nathan whitaker, the first two being quiet strength and uncommon. Dungys most popular book was quiet strength, and it might be more entertaining than the mentor leader. With this victory, he joined mike ditka and tom flores as the only individuals to win the super bowl as a player and head coach. The new york times bestseller is now in softcover with a bonus chapter on how the dare to be uncommon movement is reaching schools, teams, and families across the country and an update on tonys life since retiring as head coach of the indianapolis colts. 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 led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american coach. Discover how to develop key leadership traits, positively influence your team with words and actions, maximize group performance, and more.
On august 3, 2010 dungy released a new book entitled the mentor leader, which debuted at no. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life. In the one year uncommon life daily challenge, tony dungy shares 365 scripture readings and reflections on how to live an uncommon life of integrity, honor your family and friends, create a life of real impact, and connect with god in a deep way. Tony dungy has 73 books on goodreads with 37000 ratings. Tony dungy, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. His new book is about the importance of mentoring, a task he. Dungys story and success in both the nfl and life read like a casestudy in servant leaders.
The one year uncommon life daily challenge by tony dungy. Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. He is the author of several books, including bestsellers quiet strength, the mentor leader, and uncommon. 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. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently kindle edition by dungy, tony, jim caldwell, nathan whitaker. 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. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life tony dungy, nathan whitaker on. The mentor leader audiobook on cd 9781414338057 by tony dungy, nathan whitaker. Uncommon marriage what does it take to build a marriage that will last. The 2016 hall of fame inductee remembers his friend and mentor dennis green, a coach who saw it as his duty to make everyone around him. He is known as being the mentor leader as many of his practices focus on the people of the team. 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. Dungy has written several bestselling books, including the memoir quiet strength.
Tony dungy if you dream of becoming great someday, youd be wise to read dungys book, the mentor leader. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Dungy and his wife harris are the proud parents of seven children, five sons and two daughters. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently by tony dungy with nathan whitaker. Mar 11, 2019 tony dungy, children, wife, net worth, age, book, salary, height, affair, nationality, ethnicity, who is tony dungy s wife. She is the author illustrator of the big umbrella, which. So, when it comes to effective leadership, its not about you and what makes you comfortable or helps you get ahead.
This collection bundles two of new york times bestselling author tony and lauren dungys popular titles into one ebook for a great value. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in. 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. Drawing on his life and career, he shares mentoring secrets to help you become the leader god wants you to be. I just finished reading tony dungys the mentor leader, i dont go around recommending books often but i. List of famous inspirational quotations by the american coach tony dungy on topics like people, bowl, perfect. August 6, 2010 tony dungy retired as coach of the indianapolis. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently. Tony dungy if you dream of becoming great someday, youd be wise to read dungy s book, the mentor leader. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years.
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. In this culture driven by material success, tony dungy reminds us what matters in the game of life. Tony dungy books list of books by author tony dungy thriftbooks. Secrets to building people and teams that win consistently by tony dungy at indigo. 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. That single idea had a huge impact on tony dungy when he heard it from one of. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the. Dungy s most popular book was quiet strength, and it might be more entertaining than the mentor leader. Dungy was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008. Tony uses his success as a coach in the national football league nfl to demonstrate how mentor leadership is effective in all areas of life.
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