Lombardi’s Leadership Secret

Lombardi’s Leadership Secret

In my interview with NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl champion Bart Starr, I asked him, “What was the secret to Vince Lombardi’s leadership success?” Here is what Starr had to say about his former coach: “His own order of life and his leadership and so forth . . . he was truly one of those strong men, whose strength had grown initially and was there every day because of how he began his day and his devotion to God.”

Isn’t it fascinating that the secret wasn’t his knowledge of the game, his knowledge of his players, or his ability to diagnose an offense and set his defense accordingly? According to Super Bowl I and II MVP Bart Starr, Coach Lombardi’s leadership secret was that he began each day in time with God.

I have been around a number of successful people who have struggled to know how to have spiritual success. There is no need to complicate matters. Your reading A Minute of Vision for Men is a step toward spiritual growth. Reading a portion of Scripture and presenting your requests to the Lord in prayer are other great ways to spend time with God.

Psalm 119:15 states, “I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.” Nourishing your spirit for just a few minutes each morning is a great starting point for a life of adoration to the Lord. The more you grow in this area, the easier it will be to take the next steps.^a Establishing a prayer and Bible study routine will ground you even further in the faith.

There is depth and power in a life of worship and devotion to God. As Vince Lombardi shows us, and as Bart Starr testifies, this devotion will impact every area of your life.

I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.

Psalm 119:15