I was reading some excerpts from Coach Dungy’s new book, “The Mentor Leader” and wanted to share few thoughts with you.
A person that was working with Coach Dungy pointed out several key elements that really stood out in the way Coach Dungy went about coaching, leading and living his life. I think there is something to be learned from this, and perhaps you can find a way to incorporate these ideas into the way you conduct yourself too.
- “Embody a paradoxical mix of personal humility and professional will. (Humility being a very important part of leadership – mixed in with the determination to walk the talk.)
- Display a compelling modesty, are self-effacing and understated. Attribute success to factors other than themselves. (again, knowing it isn’t about you.)
- Display a workmanlike diligence – more plow horse than show horse. (effort and performance are the coin of the realm – not appearance.)
- Set up their successors for even greater success. (raise others up to be the best they can – and you raise yourself up in the process.)”
Bottom line: really make it all about them and not you. Giving of yourself in this capacity will bring you returns you never imagined.
Have a great game this Saturday.
Be good.
Coach Hahn
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