These Three Mike Tomlin Quotes Can Be Your Game Plan for Leadership

Adrian S. Potter
4 min readDec 2, 2024

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Mike Tomlin serves as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He remains the longest-tenured active head coach in the NFL, a colossal feat considering the league often keeps head coaches of color on a short leash.

Tomlin is known for his calm demeanor, consistent winning, and sharp leadership. He took over the Steelers in 2007, leading them to numerous playoff appearances, division titles, and a Super Bowl victory. He became the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl and never has had a losing season.

Tomlin built his legacy on an ability to develop talent, foster a winning culture, and maintain stability in a franchise known for its rich history. I recently chatted with a buddy about Mike Tomlin because he is a treasure trove of entertaining soundbites and gifs.

But his engaging memes are just a gateway drug. My friend directed me to check out some of Tomlin’s quotes. Being a self-improvement and leadership junkie, I instantly became hooked.

I want to give you a fix of raw, uncut Tomlin — here are three quotes that outline a path to success…

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Adrian S. Potter
Adrian S. Potter

Written by Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com

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