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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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“If you want to be an athlete, then getting good grades, going to college, and developing your intellectual skills are important.”

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“The biggest thing you need to be successful with it is a quarterback who wants to be involved in the decision-making process and not just merely want to execute plays sent in to him.”

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“I would want America to know our kids need us. Spend as much time with your kids as you can. Enjoy them. Be with them. Hug your children; You never know when it will be the last time.”

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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

“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 wouldn’t have taken him. Not because I don’t believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, but I wouldn’t want to deal with all of it. It’s not going to be totally smooth things will happen.”

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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

“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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“Sometimes I think God wants there to be a circus so we can show there's another way to respond.”

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“If we have trouble hearing Him, He will faithfully work in our lives until we are pointed in the direction He wants us to go.”

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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'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.”

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Author:Tony Dungy

About the Author

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

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