Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to the office of uber-executive Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's most powerful agency. — 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 valuable. — 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.… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
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… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
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
