Don Yaeger
HOF Keynote Speaker, 12-time NYTimes Best-selling Author, former Assoc Editor Sports Illustrated, Host of @CorpCompetitor Podcast, Most importantly- Dad
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2 days ago |
chiefexecutive.net | Don Yaeger
Former professional football player Syd Kitson played for two legendary teams during his NFL career in the 1980s—the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. From that experience, Kitson recognized the value of culture and how it drives performance. When he left the league and transitioned into the business world, he not only brought his signature passion, but he took with him a playbook for success. A set of rules he would use to keep everyone around him accountable.
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forbes.com | Don Yaeger
As the NBA playoffs heat up, one of the league’s youngest teams is making waves—and not just for what they're doing on the court. After every Oklahoma City Thunder win something remarkable happens. As is typical for sports teams, the star of the game is asked to stay for a post-game interview. But rather than head to locker room as they do in other venues, after an OKC win the entire team stands behind whichever player is being interviewed, arm in arm.
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6 days ago |
donyaeger.com | Don Yaeger
A former high school and college football player, John Tuttle, who played wide receiver at Eastern Michigan University, grew up wired to compete. But when it comes to winning, he learned his most important lessons while working for 17 years at the New York Stock Exchange. That’s where he observed the traits of those who succeeded in business and leadership at the highest level (and where he saw others succumb to failure).
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1 week ago |
chiefexecutive.net | Don Yaeger
Born and raised in California, Robert Paylor attended prestigious UC Berkeley, where he enjoyed success on the rugby field under 29-time National Championship coach, Jack Clark. But living the dream can change just like that. On May 6, 2017, while playing for a National Championship, Paylor was severely injured. Just five yards from scoring, an opposing player yanked his neck and his body went numb below the collarbone.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Don Yaeger
With the game on the line, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson didn’t flinch. He didn’t shy away or look for someone else to shoulder the moment. He wanted the ball. We often hear the phrase “wanting the ball” in sports. But on Thursday night in Detroit, with four seconds left and the score tied 113-113, Brunson didn’t just want the shot—he demanded it.
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From college football to the @NYSE floor to @Acrisure helm, @Jrtuttle learned: success means running toward problems, not away. Listen to our conversation on Corporate Competitor Podcast! https://t.co/57ju3j7UEX
Syd Kitson's rule? If you’re not aligned, you’re not on the team. Learn how to make a TEAM AGREEMENT to design your culture instead of letting it happen by default. Listen to this new episode of Corporate Competitor Podcast! https://t.co/vimwTPcjKD