Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life

Tony Dungy; Nathan Whitaker

ISBN 10: 1414318022 / ISBN 13: 9781414318028

Published by Tyndale Momentum, 2008

About this Item

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life
• Publisher: Tyndale Momentum
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1414318022
• ISBN 13: 9781414318028
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

2008 Retailer’s Choice Award winner!

Tony Dungy’s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following the victory of the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach―especially a football coach―to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, and the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, now updated with a new chapter, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family―and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed.

Perfect for sports fans, leaders, or anyone seeking valuable life lessons, this fascinating story of a real-life hero shares:

• Down-to-earth wisdom about balancing work and family
• Inspiration to live with humility and integrity in every area of life
• Insight into Coach Dungy’s leadership style

The softcover edition of this #1 New York Times best-seller includes a new chapter! In it, Coach reflects on the 2007 football season and last year’s successful hardcover release of Quiet Strength. Also features a foreword by Denzel Washington and a 16-page color-photo insert. Over 1 million in print!

From the Back Cover

He led his team to #1 in the world and showed the world a better way to live, lead, and succeed.

When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI and made history as the first African American coach to win the big game millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done?

In the pages of this fascinating memoir, 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.

In the face of so much adversity, 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 ev en 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.