Quiet Strength: Success Redefined

There are men and women in this world that are exceptional. Tony Dungy is one of these men. Here at Everyday QB, I like to applaud and commend men and women of outstanding character. Men and women who have shown the they are able to succeed with grace and humility in an ambitious and self-seeking world. The first African-American to lead a football team to a Super Bowl Championship (XLI), he did it without screaming, yelling or demanding his players sell their souls to football. Instead, he redefined success and leadership with foundations like family, faith and trust. Dungy’s leadership style is unassuming yet confident, giving and challenging, humble and successful.

In Dungy’s memoir, ‘Quiet Strength‘, Tony Dungy reveals the secrets to his success-principles, practices, and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypes, and the tragic loss of a child. These obstacles and mountains that Dungy has climbed have shaped in into the person and coach he is today and his book reveals a man who is simply sharing his life story in order that others man learn from him. A book like Quiet Strength gives us the opportunity to learn about and understand the life of a professional football coach, with all of the media and hype that goes with it. Yet Dungy, while sharing those moments, also shares the more personal ones, the ‘real life’ components of being a coach in the NFL and what it means to be a father and husband in the business.

Tony has not only survived but risen to the very top of his profession in a way that’s won the respect of fans, players, and even his competitors. His thoughts on leading, succeeding, and attaining true significance will inspire you to take a long, hard look at the things that really matter in your own life. Consider reading Dungy’s book ‘Quiet Strength‘ or his latest release ‘Dare To Be Uncommon‘ and re-examine the priority system in your life.