Don Yaeger

When leaders of a professional team perform a scan, they examine the trends dominating their customer demographics, education, government policy, and especially…

— Don Yaeger

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

— 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…

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

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Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family…

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Sometimes legends find themselves remembered more for what they have not done than for their accomplishments. But those resume gaps can also…

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

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Decisions are the frequent fabric of our daily design.

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

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John Wooden would say never mistake activity for achievement. Sometimes we think we're really doing well on a given day. But 'What…

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

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

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Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He's built…

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You gotta do common things, uncommonly well.

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

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

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

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Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to…

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

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

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Seeing the intensity and power she brings to the game, it's hard to imagine her being anything but single-minded in pursuing tennis.…

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

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The success of corporate mentorship programs developed by some of the Great Teams in business demonstrates how powerful this concept can be…

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

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Jamie Moyer was in his third year as a major league pitcher and was, by his own admission, still wide-eyed, watching everything…

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