Product Description
by Tony Dungy (Author), Nathan Whitaker (With), Jim Caldwell (Foreword by)
"Your only job is to help your players be better."
That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL. Now, a storied career and a Super Bowl victory later, Tony Dungy--author of Quiet Strength and Uncommon--is sharing his unique, effective leadership philosophy with you.
In The Mentor Leader, former football coach Tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his profession and shows how you can apply the same approach to virtually any area of your life. In the process, you'll learn:
- The seven keys of mentoring leadership―and why they're so effective
- Why mentor leadership brings out the best in people
- How a mentor leader recovers from mistakes and handles team discipline
- The secret to getting people to follow you and do their best for you without intimidation tactics
As a son, a football player, and a winning sports coach, Tony has always learned from others on his path to success. Now you can learn to succeed for your team, family, or organization while living out your values―by becoming a mentor leader.
Author Biography
Tony Dungy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books include Quiet Strength and Uncommon. He led the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an African American head coach. He retired from coaching in 2009 and now serves as a studio analyst for NBC's Football Night in America.
Nathan Whitaker is an attorney who lives in Florida with his wife and two daughters. He graduated from Harvard Law School and has worked in football administration for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His firm currently represents NFL and college coaches.
