If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop, because Ripken led by example over and over... and over again. — 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 Image
In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
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. Before leading others, you have to learn to lead yourself. Wherever you work in an organization you have to learn to lead up, lead down, and lead side to side. Leadership belongs to all of us.… — Don Yaeger Copy Share
Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years. — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
A shared experience can energize a team toward its common goal more quickly than a direct order ever will. — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
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 to keep people engaged in what they are doing. As this generation grows up around social media like Twitter where things are 140 characters, how do you keep them engaged all hours every day at work?… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
