Quiet strength : a memoir /
Dungy, Tony.
Quiet strength : a memoir / Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker. - Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, - xvi, 301 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Tampa rain -- Growing up a Dungy -- A black quarterback -- Putting God first -- Leading to Lauren -- Learning to lead -- An unlikely opening -- Building the faculty -- Do what we do -- Filling the corners -- Defining success -- Hurricanes and tornados -- Tampa 2 and open hearts -- Walking the plank -- A soft landing -- A birthday blessing -- Death by inches -- An unforgettable season -- Staying the course -- Race to the Super Bowl.
When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI--the first African American coach to win the big game--millions wondered, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style: how does he get it done? In this memoir, 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. In the face of so much adversity, Tony has not only survived but risen to the 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 may inspire you to take a long, hard look at the things that really matter in your own life.--From publisher description.
9781414318011 1414318014 9781414318028 1414318022
2007015181
Dungy, Tony.
Dungy, Tony.
Dungy, Tony.
Spiritual biography.
African American football coaches--Religious life.
African American football coaches--Biography.
Christian life.
Christian life.
Religious biography.
Football--Coaching--Biography.
African Americans--Religion.
African Americans--Biography.
Christian life.
African American football coaches.
Christian life.
Spiritual biography.
African American football coaches--Biography.
African American football coaches--Religion.
Christian life.
Dungy, Tony.
Spiritual biography.
Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Biography.
BR1725.D738 / A3 2007
277.3/083092 B
Quiet strength : a memoir / Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker. - Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, - xvi, 301 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Tampa rain -- Growing up a Dungy -- A black quarterback -- Putting God first -- Leading to Lauren -- Learning to lead -- An unlikely opening -- Building the faculty -- Do what we do -- Filling the corners -- Defining success -- Hurricanes and tornados -- Tampa 2 and open hearts -- Walking the plank -- A soft landing -- A birthday blessing -- Death by inches -- An unforgettable season -- Staying the course -- Race to the Super Bowl.
When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI--the first African American coach to win the big game--millions wondered, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style: how does he get it done? In this memoir, 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. In the face of so much adversity, Tony has not only survived but risen to the 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 may inspire you to take a long, hard look at the things that really matter in your own life.--From publisher description.
9781414318011 1414318014 9781414318028 1414318022
2007015181
Dungy, Tony.
Dungy, Tony.
Dungy, Tony.
Spiritual biography.
African American football coaches--Religious life.
African American football coaches--Biography.
Christian life.
Christian life.
Religious biography.
Football--Coaching--Biography.
African Americans--Religion.
African Americans--Biography.
Christian life.
African American football coaches.
Christian life.
Spiritual biography.
African American football coaches--Biography.
African American football coaches--Religion.
Christian life.
Dungy, Tony.
Spiritual biography.
Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Biography.
BR1725.D738 / A3 2007
277.3/083092 B