Trust is the foundation at which all relationships are built on. So what do you do when someone questions your character? Your ethics? Your motives? You address it head-on with facts.
After being found to allegedly have “general awareness” of deflating footballs, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady discussed the issue during a previously scheduled appearance at Salem State University. ***Initial feedback from readers of his site is Brady came up woefully short in addressing the issue head on.***
Speaking to Jim Gray and a raucous crowd chanting “MVP”, the following are 16 Leadership Quotes From Tom Brady Regarding Deflategate:
- “This is like a Patriot pep rally.”
- “I don’t have any reaction…I haven’t had much time to digest it but when I do I will let you know about it.”
- “There is a process going forth…and whenever it happens it happens.” – on addressing it.
- “I’ve dealt with a lot of things in the past.”
- “I’m very fortunate to have overcome a lot of diversity.”
- “”Life so much is about up-and-downs…A lot of it you take the good with the bad.”
- “I was raised by a great mom and dad who support me.”
- “They love me unconditionally and I love them unconditionally.”
- “Absolutely NOT!” – when asked if this has detracted from his joy of winning the Super Bowl
- “We earned and achieved everything we got this year as a team and I’m very proud of that and our fans should be to.”
- “As a human you care what people think…As a public figure you learn not everyone’s going to like you.”
- “There’s a lot of people who don’t like Tom Brady and I’m OK with that.”
- “Some of the best motivation in life is trying to impress a girl.”
- “She’s a great wife and even better mom.”
- “I had a family commitment.” – on why he didn’t go to the White House
- “When you’re standing on the sideline knowing you’ve done the best you can do, there’s a tremendous amount of satisfaction.”
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