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What Makes The Great Ones Great

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Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions

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Lesson 1 - Characteristic of Greatness

Lesson 1

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Don tells unheard stories of awe-inspiring moments with Michael Jordan, Warrick Dunn, John Wooden and Walter Payton. Each story representing a Characteristic of Greatness.

Lesson 1 - Characteristic of Greatness

It’s Personal

They hate to lose more than they love to win

Characteristic of Greatness

Inner Fire

They use adversity as fuel.

Characteristic of Greatness

Rubbing Elbows

They understand the value of association.

Characteristic of Greatness

Do Unto Others

They know character is defined by how they treat those who cannot help them in return.

Lesson 2 - Characteristics of Greatness

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Don continues with stories from Shaquille O’Neal, Dick & Rick Hoyt, Michael Oher and John Wooden. Each story built around a new Characteristic of Greatness.

Characteristic of Greatness

Visualize Victory

They see victory before the game begins.

Characteristic of Greatness

When no one is watching

They are comfortable in the mirror. They live their life with integrity.

Characteristic of Greatness

What Off-Season?

They are always working towards the next game. The goal is what’s ahead, and there’s always something ahead.

Characteristic of Greatness

Hope For the Best But…

They prepare for all possibilities before they step on the field.

Characteristic of Greatness

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The journey continues with more stories of Greatness from Tug McGraw, Jason McElwain “J-Mac”, Tom Brady and legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale, showcasing the next four Characteristics of Greatness.

Characteristic of Greatness

Contagious Enthusiasm

They are positive thinkers… They are enthusiastic… and that enthusiasm rubs off.

Characteristic of Greatness

Ice In Their Veins

They are risk-takers, and don’t fear making a mistake.

Characteristic of Greatness

Not Just About The Benjamins

They don’t play just for the money.

Characteristic of Greatness

Records are Made to be Broken

They know their legacy isn’t what they did on the field. They are well-rounded.

Lesson 4 - Characteristics of Greatness

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Don wraps up the series with stories from Tony Dungy, Michael Phelps, Brian Davis and Michael Jordan, highlighting the final four Characteristics of Greatness.

Characteristic of Greatness

Believe

They have faith in a higher power.

Characteristic of Greatness

Ultimate Teammate

They will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win.

Characteristic of Greatness

When Everyone is Watching

They embrace the idea of being a role model.

Characteristic of Greatness

When All Else Fails

They know how – and when – to adjust their game plan.

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    Crown Capitol

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    Software One

    "Don has transformed his twenty plus years’ experience and accomplishments in writing into the opportunity to help individuals and companies transform themselves; all founded on Greatness."

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    Vice President, Software One

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    Simon Sinek's Classroom

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    Enterprise Holdings

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    Alabama Pharmacy Association

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    Executive Director, Alabama Pharmacy Association

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    Chevron™

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    Chief Executive Officer, Floor & Decor

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    Florida Sherriff's Association

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    West Point Military Academy

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    West Point Military Academy

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    Microsoft™

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    Director Microsoft U.S. SMB Channel Marketing

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    Microsoft™

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    Sr. Director, U.S. SMB Channel Group, Microsoft Corporation

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    Chevron™

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    Diversity Coordinator, Chevron

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    Hewlette Packard

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    Former Vice President, Hewlette Packard

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    Crown Capitol

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    President, Crown Capital Securities L.P.

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Don Yaeger is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, 11-time New York Times best-selling author, leadership expert and executive coach.

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