Author: Don Yaeger
Last month, I had the opportunity of a lifetime that was easily among the most incredible two days in my career as a speaker.
I was invited as a guest presenter at West Point, arguably the Greatest leadership academy in the world, to speak about leadership with the cadets–all of whom will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army and one day lead men and women in the protection of our country....
Wounded Warrior Project: Repaying the Sacrifice
Editor’s Note: In a salute to Veterans Day, I wanted to share with you a story that ran in SUCCESS Magazine this month about an organization that’s taking a bold, businesslike approach to its important mission.
By Don Yaeger
Steven Nardizzi thought he was prepared. But really, how could he have been?
A lifelong passion for serving veterans had led Nardizzi and a number of colleagues to start a small support organization...
Sylvia Hatchell
Please download a modern browser to stream this audio file.Coach Sylvia Hatchell of the University of North Carolina is the active winningest coach in women’s basketball, and second all-time behind Tennessee’s Pat Summitt. Listen to a short excerpt from her conversation on greatness with Don Yaeger, in which she describes the mentality of winning players.
Chris Petersen
Please update to a modern browser to stream this audio file.Chris Petersen won 92 games, 5 bowl games including 2 Fiesta Bowls in 8 seasons as head coach at Boise State. At just 49-years-old, he has the kind of resume that the NCAA’s top football programs drool over. No head coach has won more games in the last 8 years than Petersen who has won better than 88% of his games. Here’s a snippet from Don Yaeger’s...
Jimmie Johnson
Please update to a modern browser to stream this audio file.Newly crowned 6-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, driver of the Number 48 Chevrolet, talks with Don Yaeger about what it takes to perform at a high level for a prolonged period of time. On November 17th, 2013, Johnson captured his 6th NASCAR Championship in the last 8 seasons. He is one title away from tying the NASCAR record of 7 career championships...
Tom Izzo
Please update to a modern browser to stream this audio file.Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo on handling dysfunction and stepping up to be a firm leader.
Tom Crean
Please update to a modern browser to stream this audio file.Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean on the importance of communication to achieving success.
Steve Young
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young on the importance of communication and the influence of Peyton Manning in today’s game.
Misty May-Treanor
Please update to a modern browser to stream this audio file.Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist Misty May-Treanor on mental toughness and importance of nutrition.