Don Yaeger

Decisions are the frequent fabric of our daily design.

— Don Yaeger

John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor.

— Don Yaeger

Powerful, quick and agile, Serena Williams thrives on winning.

— Don Yaeger

In sports, championships often define a person's legacy.

— Don Yaeger

You gotta do common things, uncommonly well.

— Don Yaeger

If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop, because Ripken led by…

— Don Yaeger

Charles Wang, owner of the New York Islanders, serves as something of a cautionary tale in terms of how heavy owner involvement…

— Don Yaeger

The great ones realize that what you did yesterday guarantees you nothing today. The challenge is too many people are busy celebrating…

— Don Yaeger

It’s not about making money for themselves or the company, but making a difference in the lives of others.

— Don Yaeger

Not winning a title gives fuel to sportswriters and talking heads who question an athlete's true value.

— Don Yaeger

Tony La Russa is considered among the best in his business. Yet nearly half the time he led his organizations into competition,…

— Don Yaeger

Camaraderie doesn't happen by accident; developing a strong sense of trust, accountability, and togetherness around team goals requires intentional effort.

— Don Yaeger

Great companies connect to the heartstrings of their employees to make their purposes known.

— Don Yaeger

In sports and in business, the greatest leaders are those who make the best decisions in the most crucial of situations. They…

— Don Yaeger

Companies that understand the purpose and philosophy behind the 'why' are usually astute, high-performing organizations that tap directly into the pulse of…

— Don Yaeger

Most coaches would consider leading a team to an Olympic gold medal a capper for a pretty good year. The same goes…

— Don Yaeger

Martin Luther King was a misguided leader. He worked to be recognized as the leader of black America, when what black America…

— Don Yaeger

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

Those who have the ability as African men to bring a change in a community that so desperately needs it are concentrating…

— Don Yaeger

What I know now is that everybody in life, no matter where you are or what you do, must be able to…

— Don Yaeger

We all think that the answer to everything is to add more and to do more and to try more. Sometimes you…

— Don Yaeger

Companies that understand the purpose and philosophy behind the "why" are usually astute, high- performing organizations that tap directly into the pulse…

— Don Yaeger

Knowing your opponent is a crucial part of emulating and defeating that opponent. But scouting is only the first step. Too many…

— Don Yaeger

The challenge CEOs will face three to five years from now is the same one that they face today. That is engagement.…

— Don Yaeger

Leadership belongs to all of us. I'm a big believer in John Maxwell, a leadership speaker and author, who talks about the…

— Don Yaeger

One way Great Teams can share their visions is by creatively laying out their plans and visions, creating a road map for…

— Don Yaeger

My formal education as an extension to my college degree in journalism was the time that I spent working with the student…

— Don Yaeger

A group of amazingly high achievers can be brought together and play together, and all believe that they are competing for something…

— Don Yaeger

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

One way Great Teams can connect their team members together is through the glue of mentoring.

— Don Yaeger

As a teenager, Monica Seles won some historic matches on the tennis court, dominating opponents and filling a room with trophies.

— Don Yaeger

In the end, leadership comes down to consistency and strong, confident action upon which the team can rely - and this doesnt…

— Don Yaeger

In the end, leadership comes down to consistency and strong, confident action upon which the team can rely - and this doesn't…

— Don Yaeger

A shared experience can energize a team toward its common goal more quickly than a direct order ever will.

— Don Yaeger

In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees.

— Don Yaeger

Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years.

— Don Yaeger

We should all strive to be extraordinary, and that starts with a focus on our own capabilities instead of those of our…

— Don Yaeger

There is a strong sense of understanding, appreciation, shared responsibility, and trust that unites and motivates the team to work together.

— Don Yaeger

That's one of the great oddities of baseball: Success is relative. A hitter who fails 70 percent of the time at the…

— Don Yaeger

With a tennis racket strapped tightly to her hiking pack, Martina Navratilova began her ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. The tennis legend had…

— Don Yaeger