Ability Quote by Tom Landry
“A vital team characteristic is the ability to overcome adversity. Any team acquires experience and endurance as it learns to fight back. This in turn builds the kind of character which seldom crumbles at a time of crisis or testing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Hall of Fame Induction, 1990
Team resilience builds character that endures crises, emphasizing experience and endurance as key traits.
In simple terms: Resilient teams develop strong character.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate team endurance for crisis.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
resilience
Mood
motivational
strategic
inspirational
Type
professional
coaching
When to use this quote
- sports coaching
- business management
- military training
- nonprofit leadership
- education programs
Key Concepts
character building
adversity management
experience accumulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a team recover after setbacks?
- What practices strengthen collective endurance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on resilience may ignore individual wellbeing.
