Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.
Tom LandryRead
Every coach has his own style of play, but when you spend your whole life as a Cowboy, you have to be influenced by what we did.
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What this quote means
Every leader or coach develops their unique methods, but ultimately they are shaped by their experiences and the traditions they've been part of.
In this quote, Tom Landry emphasizes the significance of influence and legacy in leadership. Even though every coach may have distinct approaches to the game, their style is invariably shaped by the experiences and teachings from their previous affiliations, particularly with the Cowboys, reflecting on how one's background plays a crucial role in professional development and decision-making.
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LeadershipInfluenceStyleCoachingLegacy
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Example use cases
This quote can be used in a coaching workshop to discuss the influence of mentors.
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