Tony would rather have you simply walk to the sideline, sit down and focus on how you can get better. “No excuses” was one of his mantras, or sayings that he would repeat over and over again.If you’re not going to get yelled at after a bad play then there’s no reason to give excuses.
He refused to adopt this method of motivation his method revolved around communicating respect and trust. Tony, on the other hand, would often tell his players that if that’s what they needed to get motivated then they were on the wrong team. For his players this took some getting used to.įor most of their careers they’d been severely berated when they missed a tackle or dropped a pass. CHARACTER QUALITIES I don’t yell.In a league dominated by coaches known for their boisterous rants, angry outbursts and demeaning reprimands, Tony seemed to stand alone with his quiet, calm demeanor. Finally I’ll conclude with summarizing the principles that stood out most to me and how I can apply them to my profession and my personal life.
In the next few pages I’ll detail the character qualities Tony Dungy demonstrated, the leadership techniques he employed, and how he brought about change to a team and to the league as a whole. Moreover, I wanted to know his secret to being a strong force for change among men of this caliber.This book is rich with real world examples of several leadership concepts and provides a practical model of how to bring about change in an organization. What made him a strong leader who could lead men like this at such a high level.
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