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Tony Dungy is a former professional American football player and coach. He played as a defensive back in the NFL and is known for his successful coaching career, particularly as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, where he won the Super Bowl in 2007. Dungy has been recognized for his leadership and community involvement.

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“When I was younger I only read sports books. I loved the biographies that told how athletes developed. When I got into coaching, I did start to read more instructional books, but I was always more interested in the people behind the ideas.”

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“If we lose sight of people, we lose sight of the very purpose of leadership.”

People Ifs Purpose Loses Sight

Book:The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

Source: The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

“Chuck Noll knew how he could help people. He was a teacher. He was a guy that was very good at selecting people, getting them to fit in. He wasn't the guy that was going to sit there and motivate you, intrinsically. That wasn't what he was best at. So he hired people that were good at that.”

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“I've always tried to coach people the way I would like to be coached; positively and encouragingly rather than with criticism and fear ... I've tried to be as fair as possible.”

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“I hired top-notch people, trusted them to do their jobs, and then came to grips with the fact that I wouldn't be coaching as much.”

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“At the end of the day, the only people a One Voice doctrine silences are those who should be the most loyal.”

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“A good leader gets people to follow him because they want to, not because he makes them.”

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Book:Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

Source: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

“Nothing is more deflating to morale than to have a poor outcome pinned on someone who doesn't deserve it. It lacks integrity and overvalues the outcome at the expense of the people as well as the process.”

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Book:The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

Source: The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

“If you want to make a difference in the lives of the people you lead, you must be willing to walk alongside them, to lift and encourage them, to share moments of understanding with them, and to spend time with them, not just shout down at them from on high.”

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Book:The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

Source: The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

“I enjoy talking to young people, and talking to people about helping young people. That part is not a chore. It's pretty fun, and something I like to do because I think it's important.”

People Thinking Important Helping Young Fun Enjoy Talking Chores

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“What will people remember us for? Are other people’s lives better because we lived? Did we make a difference? Did we use to the fullest the gifts and abilities God gave us? Did we give our best effort, and did we do it for the right reasons?”

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“Success is uncommon and not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people because we want to be successful, not average.”

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Book:Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

Source: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

“The truth is that most people have a better chance to be uncommon by effort than by natural gifts. Anyone could give that effort in his or her chosen endeavor, but the typical person doesn't, choosing to do only enough to get by.”

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“If you're a leader, people's lives should be better because of the influence you've had along the way.”

People Ifs Way Should Leadership Leader Influence

Book:The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

Source: The Mentor Leader: Secrets to Building People and Teams That Win Consistently

“People look at me and see a calm, cool guy on the sidelines and I want them to know that my Christian faith affects my coaching and everything I do.”

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“I guess I'm flattered that people think I can help get things done.”

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“That's the difference between the NCAA and the NFL right now. They've got to step up and say, 'We're going to do the right thing. We're going to hire qualified people. We're going to hire the best man for the job regardless of what boosters or anyone else has to say.'”

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“For some reason the football coach of a major college program is seen as one of the leaders of the campus. And some way we have to let our young people know that that leader can look like anyone.”

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“I've always talked to players about perception and reality. I don't worry about perception. There may be some of that, that people want to attach to a good name, but the reality is that some good things can happen.”

People Want May Reality Happens Names Worry Player Perception Good Things

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“Don't shed any tears for me. I got to live a dream most people don't get to live.”

People Dream Tears Shed

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“If someone needs help, I can offer advice. I'm not always right and people don't always listen.”

People Ifs Needs I Can Helping Advice Offers

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About the Author

Born: October 6, 1955
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 154

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