Charles Wang, owner of the New York Islanders, serves as something of a cautionary tale in terms of how heavy owner involvement… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Tony La Russa is considered among the best in his business. Yet nearly half the time he led his organizations into competition,… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Chris Paul is one of the brightest stars in the National Basketball Association, a must-see player with the New Orleans Hornets whose… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Michael Jordan brings millions of dollars when he shows up in an arena. Since money is how we judge people, he's very… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
If the players understand and accept that their leader is steering their direction through thoughtful, careful measures, then they will pull together… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
A group of amazingly high achievers can be brought together and play together, and all believe that they are competing for something… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He's built… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
External scouting is of limited value if it's not teamed with rigorous self- examination. Successful coaches or managers have learned the value… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, and his name always comes up when the conversation centers… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
Knowing your opponent is a crucial part of emulating and defeating that opponent. But scouting is only the first step. Too many… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
When leaders of a professional team perform a scan, they examine the trends dominating their customer demographics, education, government policy, and especially their competition. — Don Yaeger Copy Share
In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Leadership belongs to all of us. I'm a big believer in John Maxwell, a leadership speaker and author, who talks about the 360-degree leader.… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years. — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family time as… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Sometimes legends find themselves remembered more for what they have not done than for their accomplishments. But those resume gaps can also help drive… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
A shared experience can energize a team toward its common goal more quickly than a direct order ever will. — Don Yaeger Copy Share
The challenge CEOs will face three to five years from now is the same one that they face today. That is engagement. It's hard… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
John Wooden would say never mistake activity for achievement. Sometimes we think we're really doing well on a given day. But 'What did you… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Camaraderie doesn't happen by accident; developing a strong sense of trust, accountability, and togetherness around team goals requires intentional effort. — Don Yaeger Copy Share
We all think that the answer to everything is to add more and to do more and to try more. Sometimes you have to… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He's built upon his… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
A group of amazingly high achievers can be brought together and play together, and all believe that they are competing for something bigger than… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
