Author: Don Yaeger

GOLFTEC CEO Joe Assell says: It is not about the quantity of people you know, but the quality of the relationship.

Written on April 6, 2023.

Joe Assell GOLFTEC CEO says: It is not about the quantity of people you know, but the quality of the relationship. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 141 [chevron-down] Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive Angela Ahrendts reminds us we are all in the “people business.”

Written on March 31, 2023.

Angela Ahrendts Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive reminds us we are all in the “people business.” Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 140 [chevron-down] Listen here or on your favorite platform Apple Podcasts Spotify Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic...

Equitable President Nick Lane asks: How do you keep score?

Written on March 24, 2023.

Nick Lane Equitable President asks: How do you keep score? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 139 [chevron-down] Search Episodes Search by name, company or episode number. Generic selectors Exact...

Longtime Retirement Advisors of America CEO Ron Simmons says: To build trust have “no agenda” meetings

Written on March 17, 2023.

Former U.S. Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice Encourages You To Build Bridges As A Leader

Written on February 9, 2022.

You may know Dr. Condoleezza Rice because of her role as Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, and Director of Stanford’s Hoover Institution, but did you know she was the first woman on the College Football Playoff Committee? And that her football coach father taught her so much about the game, she could break down defenses at just six years old?

Don Yaeger on CNN – The Ray Rice Controversy

Written on September 9, 2014.

Warrick Dunn

Written on August 6, 2010.

Former NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Working with Don he asked me a question – “What would you say if you ever met the man who killed my mother?” – that changed my life. We went together to meet that man on death row and after forgiving him I am free of things that were dragging me before. Working on the book was a great experience in many ways.

John Wooden

Written on August 6, 2010.

Legendary head basketball coach for UCLAI had written several books before, but Don presented me with a unique idea and it was one I enjoyed working on together. Plus, he was someone whose company I enjoyed. To work that long on a book, you have to enjoy being together.

What Greatness is NOT: Maryland at Mid-field

Written on November 7, 2014.

Over the last five years, I have written over one-hundred and fifty blogs and newsletters about Greatness—the imperceptible things that make the best athletes and leaders dramatically different from their peers. This past weekend, I saw what it wasn’t. One of the most “sacred” events in collegiate and professional football is the exchange of handshakes of team captains after the coin toss. It is tradition to show a...