Tony Dungy - Role Model Leaves Winning Legacy

If we're going to talk about leadership on this blog, then we have to talk about Tony Dungy.

Tony Dungy recently retired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He steps down having achieved a great deal in his illustrious football career. In reflecting upon his timing for stepping down, Dungy was quoted in USA Today saying:

"I won't look back and think that I could have done anything more, that if I'd put more time in, maybe we'd have won one more game. I think I did all that I could do. I think our coaches and players did all that we could do. The Lord blessed us with one (Super Bowl win), and that's one more than a lot of people win."

I love this quote. As Dungy steps down from his leadership position, he doesn't have any regrets. And you know what else? He doesn't stop being a leader either (you don't need a position to be a leader).

As you consider what's left of your student leadership year, are you preparing to step away with no regrets? When the time comes to leave (and everyone leaves) will you look back and say that you did everything you could do?

Perhaps one of the greatest measurements of success is the feeling that occurs when everything is over and you know that you gave it your all and left everything out on the field.