Author: Don Yaeger
“Do Unto Others”
They know character is defined by how they treat those who cannot help themselves.
You have two gold medals and you’re on the path to your third, having just defeated a competitor to qualify for the semi-finals in the Olympics. There is cheering, there are hugs, there are high-fives, and there are a lot of television cameras in your face. At this moment of celebration and excitement–the...
McDermott & Miller
“If your’re looking for a charismatic speaker that can truly appeal to your audience, no matter what their profession is, and make a positive impact on your life, I recommend Don Yaeger as your leading choice.”
Norman D. Saale | Chief Operating Manager
A Perfect Time for Greatness
Through my experiences writing about some of the GREATEST athletes the sports world has ever known, I’ve learned that GREATNESS doesn’t happen by chance.
Sometimes it’s the ability to do the “Right Thing” at the “Right Time” that makes one truly GREAT.
A Few Words From the Memorial Service of Stephen Covey
Saturday, my wife and I were in Salt Lake City with thousands of others to attend the memorial service for Stephen Covey.
Covey was one of the most influential business authors of our generation, having penned the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in 1989 and then watched as the book sold more than 20 million copies. He authored several other amazing books that combined to sell another 20 million copies.
A Few Words From The Memorial Service Of Stephen Covey
NOTE: I know we sent you a Moments of Greatness newsletter last week, but I had an experience this last weekend that needs to be shared. I hope you’ll be ok with an additional email this month.
Saturday, my wife and I were in Salt Lake City with thousands of others to attend the memorial service for Stephen Covey. Covey was one of the most influential business authors of our generation, having penned the Seven...
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
“Don’s presentation was a home run, touchdown, goal, hole in one and every other overused sports cliché there is.”
Ted Harris | National VP – Sales Development, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
Thinking Your Way Out of a Slump!
Former Yankees catcher Yogi Berra once said, “Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical.”
Yogi, one of the best interviews you could ever imagine, was clearly not a math major, but he did have a point. Mental strength is a huge differentiator between winners and losers.
Morgan Creek
“Your passion on and off the stage is infectious and the team you surround yourself with is wonderful to work with and extremely professional.”
Andrea Szigethy | Partner & Principal
Have You Thanked Your Competition Today?
I had a speech last week in Nebraska and before I caught my flight home, I made my way over to the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha to catch up with two of the greatest competitors on the planet.
Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have established in the pool what Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer had on the golf course or Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe had on the tennis courts. Anytime they are in the same event, all...