Most Popular Books by Tony Dungy

“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.

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!

The New York Times bestseller is now in softcover with a bonus chapter on how the "Dare to Be Uncommon" movement is reaching schools, teams, and families across the country and an update on Tony''s life since retiring as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. What does it take to live a life of significance? When Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy took home the trophy in Super Bowl XLI, fans around the world looked to him as the epitome of success. Athletic victory, professional excellence, fame and celebrity, awards and honors—he had it all. But even in that moment, he knew those achievements had little to do with his ultimate significance as a man. Coach Dungy still passionately believes that there is a different path to significance—a path characterized by attitudes, ambitions, and allegiances that are all too rare but uncommonly rewarding. In the New York Times best seller Uncommon, Dungy reveals secrets to achieving significance that he has learned from his remarkable parents, his athletic and coaching career, his mentors, and his walk with God.

This edition contains 365 reflections from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author on living an uncommon life of integrity, honoring family and friends, creating a life of real significance and impact, and walking with the Lord.

This will be the second title in Lauren and Tony Dungy’s series of children’s books which feature great stories that remind kids of the importance of family, friends, confidence, determination—and believing that anything is possible if you dream big. In this story, Jade has been planning to have her birthday party at a water park, but her new friend, Hannah, is in a wheelchair. Now Jade has a decision to make: Is it more important to keep the celebration where she planned, or to make sure all of her friends will have fun? Parents and their children will love reading and discussing this beautiful book, which celebrates the talents and strengths we all have, no matter our physical ability.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mentor Leader and Quiet Strength comes a book sure to transform your team or organization! For most people, succeeding in life requires mastering the art of teamwork. Whether at work, school, church, or home, virtually everyone is part of a team—and when they work well, teams can accomplish more than individuals working by themselves. But not all teams are created equal. When a team isn''t functioning well, individual strengths can be undermined and weaknesses accentuated, making the work environment a terrible place to be. So what does a truly effective team environment look like, and how can you create one within your own organization? As a former Super Bowl–winning coach, Tony Dungy is an expert at building and bringing out the best in a team. Drawing on his experiences from years of coaching and working with other leaders, this football fable lays out four essential principles practiced by truly effective teams. Telling the story of a fictional NFL team looking for a turnaround, The Soul of a Team not only identifies some of the most common issues that hold a team back but also lays out a game plan for winning teamwork. Whether you aspire to be a better leader or a stronger team player, The Soul of a Team will show you how to contribute to a stronger, healthier, more productive team destined for success.

52 selections from Tony Dungy''s New York Times bestseller The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge, now in a weekly format! With a reading for every week in the year, this book will lead you to go deeper in your work, with your family, and in your faith. Super Bowl–winning former head coach Tony Dungy shares keys to strengthening your closest relationships and building your team on a foundation of support and encouragement. Perfect for sports teams, small groups, or personal reflection, The Uncommon Life Weekly Challenge books will show you how to create a life of real significance and impact in your world. Read all seven! The complete Uncommon Life Weekly Challenge series includes the following: Achieving Your Potential Building Your Team Developing Your Core Living Your Life''s Purpose Maximizing Your Influence Strengthening Your Faith Strengthening Your Family

Faith and the support of a loving family help Linden when he is upset over being the only one in his class or at home who does not know what he wants to be when he grows up.

What does it take to build a marriage that will last? Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they’ve also gone through difficult, relationship-testing setbacks, including job loss and devastating personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage last, what has kept the Dungys strong through it all? In Uncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they’ve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, grief, or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other’s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. They offer encouragement and practical advice to equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnership—in other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon.

52 selections from Tony Dungy''s New York Times bestseller The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge, now in a weekly format! With a reading for every week in the year, this book will lead you to go deeper in your work, with your family, and in your faith. Super Bowl–winning former head coach Tony Dungy shares keys to discovering your calling and living an "uncommon life" full of purpose. Perfect for sports teams, small groups, or personal reflection, The Uncommon Life Weekly Challenge books will show you how to create a life of real significance and impact in your world. Read all seven! The complete Uncommon Life Weekly Challenge series includes the following: Achieving Your Potential Building Your Team Developing Your Core Living Your Life''s Purpose Maximizing Your Influence Strengthening Your Faith Strengthening Your Family

You can create lasting change. Lauren and Tony Dungy have impacted countless people through the years with their generosity and care for others. Tony even made NFL history as the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. But the Dungys'' influence isn''t the result of their achievements, fame, or finances. Instead, it stems from the proactive, intentional choices they make every day--choices that have positioned them to live a life of profound meaning. You, too, can live a life that matters. As you implement the practices laid out in this book using your strengths and talents, you will see an unmistakable--and massive--boost in your personal impact on those around you and your ability to see others with a heart of compassion. You can become the person you long to be. What''s more, you can rewire your default pattern, making it easier to create permanent change and remove the daily burden of deciding how to show up in the world. By putting certain practices into place and predetermining your personal boundaries of what you''ll say yes to and what you''ll say no to, all that will be left each day is to live. Inside, you will: Follow the Dungys'' personal journey of using their gifts and talents to create positive change Learn 11 practical ways to maximize your influence Find encouragement that young or old, with many or few resources, everyone can do something Like Lauren and Tony, as you develop a regular practice of choosing wisely, you''ll begin living a life of uncommon influence and making a bigger difference in this world. Say "Yes!" to living a life of purpose! A Compassion International Resource published by Tyndale House Publishers, perfect for fans of Uncommon, Uncommon Marriage, Quiet Strength, Soul of a Team, and motivational books.

Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story. Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and cheer her on! Everyone is excited for Jade—except Justin. He wishes he was good at something that made everyone cheer for him. Older brother Jordan pulls him aside for a chat and explains that everyone is good at different things. He reminds Justin that he’s a wonderful artist whose drawing are up all over their house! The next time the Dungys go to a track meet, Justin has a surprise. This time everyone cheers for Jade—and for Justin! This inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read features the Dungy children and highlights the importance of encouragement and support.

When mom and dad bring home a new puppy, everyone is so excited! All the kids love Ruby. But who gets to walk Ruby? Who gets to play with Ruby? Who gets to brush Ruby? In this sweet story, the Dungy children learn to stop saying, “Ruby is my dog,” and say instead, “Ruby is our dog!” A charming book which teaches the importance of sharing in a sweet and humorous way.

In A Team Stays Together!, when the Dungy family heads out to a sporting event, Mom and Dad tell all the kids, “Don’t wander off!” But Jordan can’t resist getting a closer look at the field—and when he turns around to talk to his dad, he’s not there! Uh-oh. This light story about listening will surely ring true for kids who sometimes have a mind of their own.

Dungy helps you to celebrate the men in your life who have character, integrity, and courage. Men who know the value of family and faith. Men who are truly uncommon.

From Super Bowl-winning coach and bestselling author Tony Dungy, a playbook for navigating the game of life as a godly man. Men today get pulled in every direction by people and society. Everyone has a different expectation for what a man should be. In this little book, Tony Dungy calls men to "get back to the fundamentals" for navigating the game of life, which he believes are firmly rooted in Scripture. Leaning on the Promises of God for Men will help ground you in your daily interactions, provide encouragement when life get difficult, and help you think about where you''re headed and who you want to be. A perfect gift for any father, friend, son, or husband.

Justin loves soccer—but he doesn’t love being teased. Learn how to handle a bully in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read with audio from Tony and Lauren Dungy. Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team. But at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him “Shorty.” She tells him he’s too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn’t know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn’t want to be teased. How do you deal with a bully? Children will love this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read with audio that features the Dungy children, written by Tony and Lauren Dungy.

Now, in The Greatest Coach Ever, 30 - plus athletes, coaches and other popular sports figures reflect on his genius and share how they have been challenged and changed by the insights of Coach Wooden. Each reading, from such invited contributors as Tony Dungy, Tom Osborne, David Robinson, Bobby Bowden, Jim Tressel, Andy Pettitte, Mike Singletary...