Yesterday, Tony Dungy, one of the most admired and successful coaches in all of sports, retired. And while we'll miss the man on the sidelines, we'll miss his "persona" most of all. You see, Tony is a genuine servant leader. He's thoughtful, compassionate, spiritual, humble, intelligent, humanistic, philanthropic, hard-working, family-oriented, inspiring, composed. And more.Yea, I like the guy: I like his style, temperament, and character.
That said, I guarantee, that he'll be the first to tell you that all those characteristics and attributes aren't easy to develop, achieve, or maintain. They're not. But that doesn't mean that we don't strive for all of those qualities, and more. Professional and personal goodness is a constant, lifelong journey. It's evolutionary, not revolutionary. No quick fixes; no magic pills.
As far as being good, others-oriented people goes ... we are a never-ending, never-complete, never-satisfied ... always-moving, always-learning, always-going, work-in-progress. Granted, that type of mindset, commitment and activity is busy, and somewhat daunting. But it beats the heck out of not doing it.
Don't you think?
And so, while admittedly, I'd liked to have seen a few more Super Bowl wins during his era with The Colts (and I'm sure Tony would have as well ;) ... I, like so many others, know that his accomplishments and inspirations off the field, count a lot more than trophies, or some gaudy rings worn by a select few. After all, I don't believe Tony's a selfish bling guy; I think he's more about what's on the inside that matters, and how his actions positively impact others.
So farewell, for now, Mr. Dungy. Thanks for being you. We wish you all the very best with your next endeavors, knowing that you will continue to lead, guide, and inspire.
Leading, Guiding and Inspiring Are Good.
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