Award-Winning Leadership Speaker, Executive Coach & New York Times Best-Selling Author
       

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  • Don studies the greatest of all time, and brings their lessons to you.

  • Don studies the greatest of all time, and brings their lessons to you.

  • Don studies the greatest of all time, and brings their lessons to you.

  • Don studies the greatest of all time, and brings their lessons to you.

Don Yaeger Live and Virtual Presentations

Don has done the qualitative research that will impact the amount of discretionary
energy your team puts forth for your organization.

  • Corporate Competitor Podcast

    Join Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest
    executives in the world as they discuss how sports shaped
    their professional trajectory in life.

  • Journey To Greatness: A 30-Day Master Course

    Reach your maximum potential with this video driven
    online course built from interviews with 2,500
    of the Greatest Champions of all time.

  • Live & Virtual Inspiration

    Don has done the qualitative research, and provides action plans
    proven to vastly increase the amount of discretionary
    energy your team exhibits every day.

  • What Makes The Great Ones Great

    Based on 2,500+ interviews, Don shares with your audience the
    habits of high performing individuals and how they inspire their pursuit
    of Greatness, both personally and professionally.

  • What Makes The Great Teams Great

    Don has interviewed and studied the greatest team-builders of all time.
    With both live and virtual presentations, Don reveals their secrets
    on how to build and sustain a championship culture.

  • What Makes A Great Teammate

    How do you build a “team of teammates?” How does one become invaluable
    without ever being most valuable? Don will inspire your team with habits
    they can adopt to one day earn the title of “Great Teammate.”

What Makes the Great Ones Great

Inspiring

Individuals

What Makes the
Great Ones Great

Learn The Characteristics of High Performing Individuals

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Through inspirational stories learned from first-hand experiences with the greatest winners in sports, Don will teach your team what it takes for them to pursue greatness in everything they do.


Virtual Presentations Available

Hand pick your own lessons, and have your team experience these stories of Greatness from anywhere in the world.

What Makes The Great Teams Great

How to Build Winning

Cultures

What Makes the
Great Teams Great

Discover the habits that allow a team to become consistently successful

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In this live keynote presentation, Don inspires and instructs your team with lessons from the Greatest team-builders of all time.


Virtual Presentations Available

Take the study of Great Teams to the next level In this virtual learning experience.


Bonus Offer

Florida State College of Business

Certificate of Business Leadership awarded upon completion of 12 lessons.

Becoming a Team Of Teammates

Celebrating Your

Teammates

What makes a
Great Teammate

How to become invaluable without ever being most valuable

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Don shares what it means to be a great teammate, and how each member of your team can strive to attain such an important title in this live keynote presentation.


Virtual Presentations Available

Bring this presentation to your team live from anywhere in the world.

What Makes the Great Ones Great

Inspiring

Individuals

What Makes the
Great Ones Great

Learn The Characteristics of High Performing Individuals

 Watch demo

 Learn more

Through inspirational stories learned from first-hand experiences with the greatest winners in sports, Don will teach your team what it takes for them to pursue greatness in everything they do.


Virtual Presentations Available

Hand pick your own lessons, and have your team experience these stories of Greatness from anywhere in the world.

What Makes The Great Teams Great

How to Build Winning

Cultures

What Makes the
Great Teams Great

Discover the habits that allow a team to become consistently successful

 Watch demo

 Learn More

In this live keynote presentation, Don inspires and instructs your team with lessons from the Greatest team-builders of all time.


Virtual Presentations Available

Take the study of Great Teams to the next level In this virtual learning experience.


Bonus Offer

Florida State College of Business

Certificate of Business Leadership awarded upon completion of 12 lessons.

Becoming a Team Of Teammates

Celebrating Your

Teammates

What makes a
Great Teammate

How to become invaluable without ever being most valuable

 Watch demo

 Learn more

Don shares what it means to be a great teammate, and how each member of your team can strive to attain such an important title in this live keynote presentation.


Virtual Presentations Available

Bring this presentation to your team live from anywhere in the world.

  • Preview the Experience

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    which includes full-length live speeches
    and virtual session demos

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  • Patricia Fripp

    Patricia Fripp

    "I have no interest in sports, but this was not a sports speech. I have been watching and grading speeches for 30 years and this was one of the most poignant human interest and motivational speeches I have ever heard."

    Patricia Fripp

    Best-Selling Author & Motivational Speaker

  • John C. Maxwell

    The John C. Maxwell Company

    "Don is the best storyteller I know. If I want someone to tell a story, I say go get Don Yaeger because they have such meaning and depth."

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    John C. Maxwell

    Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert

  • Bill Swales

    Crown Capitol

    "I recently completed Don Yeager's fantastic series "What makes great teams great" A rich motivational experience with life lessons I will cherish forever."

    Bill Bankson

    Intermedia Business Class Cloud Voice Consultant

  • Craig Gadberry

    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."

    Craig Gadberry

    Vice President, Software One

  • Jonathan French

    Simon Sinek's Classroom

    "Don is one of the best storytellers I’ve ever met. I’ve known him for a long time and every time we talk I walk away wiser and more inspired. He is the best in the business at teaching you a skill – storytelling – that will last you a lifetime."

    Simon Sinek

    Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker

  • Chrissy Taylor

    Enterprise Holdings

    "Don Yaeger's positive approach to motivating a group would be an asset to any event."

    Chrissy Taylor

    COO, Enterprise Holdings

  • Louise F. Jones

    Alabama Pharmacy Association

    "After hearing Don speak, I immediately decided my team would find significant value by being exposed to his philosophies on both business and character."

    Louise F. Jones

    Executive Director, Alabama Pharmacy Association

  • Tom Taylor

    Chevron™

    "Don learns the intricacies of each company to which he presents and engages the senior leadership team in advance to be sure he includes personalized messages to his audience."

    Tom Taylor

    Chief Executive Officer, Floor & Decor

  • Steve Casey

    Florida Sherriff's Association

    "Attendees and staff alike have raved about your presentation and the thought-provoking philosophies that you imparted to them."

    Steve Casey

    Executive Director, Florida Sherriff's Association

  • General Bernard Banks

    West Point Military Academy

    "Your willingness to share intimate details of your own life journey made the day's conversations even more impactful. Suffice it to say, none of us will forget your time on campus!"

    General Bernard Banks

    West Point Military Academy

  • Jeff Turner

    Microsoft™

    "Don’s lessons bring coworkers back into the huddle, the dugout, or the court to find that inner-spark, competitive spirit, and desire to become great!"

    Jeff Turner

    Director Microsoft U.S. SMB Channel Marketing

  • Stacey D’Antoni

    John Deer

    “You were absolutely one of the lowest maintenance speakers we’ve ever had, and that means a lot to a planner.”

    Stacey D’Antoni

    CMP, Marketing Meeting & Events Manager for John Deere Landscapes

  • Eric Martorano

    Microsoft™

    "After hearing Don speak, I immediately decided my team would find significant value by being exposed to his philosophies on both business and character."

    Eric Martorano

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

  • Hector Cavazos

    Chevron™

    "Your Characteristics of Greatness presentation was overwhelmingly rated as the best motivational speech my employees had ever heard."

    Hector Cavazos

    Diversity Coordinator, Chevron

  • Bill Swales

    Hewlette Packard

    "When you can find someone who has truly studied Great Teams, as Don has here, these lessons are an amazing and impactful resource which every leader should leverage."

    Bill Swales

    Former Vice President, Hewlette Packard

  • Jonathan French

    Crown Capitol

    "If you want to produce an unforgettable highlight for your event, I highly recommend Don as the person to knock it out of the park!"

    Jonathan French

    President, Crown Capital Securities L.P.

Corporate Competitor Podcast

Corporate Competitor Podcast is your all-access pass to the brightest executives in the world and the lessons they learned through sports. Our commitment to these three areas attracts high-profile guests and loyal listeners.

  • Episode 123

    The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Co-Founder Horst Schulze

    Episode 123 | Soccer in Germany

  • Episode 82

    Condoleezza Rice encourages you to build bridges as a leader.

    Episode 82 | College Football Playoff Committee

  • Episode 160

    Coach K offers two questions you should ask to elevate team performance

    Episode 160 | Basketball

  • Episode 66

    Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian: Lessons learned leading through the darkest hour

    Episode 66 | Baseball, Basketball

  • Episode 121

    NFL Chief Revenue Officer Renie Anderson teaches you how to put your pride to the side.

    Episode 121 | Gymnastics

  • Episode 112

    Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan Cathy reflects on the most exhilarating moment of his life.

    Episode 112 | National Wrestling Hall of Fame

  • Episode 144

    Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole says: “At heart I am still a kid just trying to make my dad proud.”

    Episode 144 | Baseball

  • Episode 147

    P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun says: Start your day with a conquest

    Episode 147 | Football

  • Episode 119

    Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says: Set a direction not a goal.

    Episode 119

  • Episode 10

    Carla Vernon, Amazon Vice President of Consumables, asks: Athletes have a warm-up routine, does your corporate team?

    Episode 94 | Dance

  • Episode 22

    Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, asks: Do you have a curious mind?

    Episode 22 | Rugby

  • Episode 110

    Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann asks: Are you good at saying no to protect your priorities?

    Episode 110 | Harvard Football

  • Episode 111

    Broadcast Legend Lesley Visser says: Treat every opportunity like it’s the Super Bowl.

    Episode 111

  • Episode 57

    Longtime Waffle House President & COO Bert Thornton teaches how to engage your team in conversation

    Episode 57 | Football

  • Episode 88

    ESPN’s Jay Bilas says: Leaders should be demanding not demeaning.

    Episode 88 | Basketball

  • Episode 1

    Dolf Berle, Topgolf CEO, asks: Do you practice courage?

    Episode 1 | Track & Field

  • Episode 37

    Warrick Dunn, Atlanta Falcons Part Owner and Former NFL Running Back, Asks: Will You Choose to Be Bitter or Better?

    Episode 37 | Football

  • Episode 34

    Simon Sinek, Team Building Expert, asks: How do we win a game that has no end?

    Episode 34 | Special Edition

  • Episode 27

    Rick Hendrick, NASCAR Hall of Famer, asks: Are you valuing your people over profits?

    Episode 27 | Baseball

  • Episode 2

    Louis Carr, President of BET Media, asks: Can you overcome two pandemics?

    Episode 2 | Track & Field

  • Episode 45

    Chick-Fil-A Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Rodney Bullard shares a leader’s need for grace and forgiveness

    Episode 45 | Football

  • Episode 14

    David Ross, Chicago Cubs Manager, Joins Us For a World Series Special Edition

    Episode 14 | Baseball

  • Episode 21

    Dawn Hudson, longtime NFL Chief Marketing Officer and Pepsi NA President, asks: Do you look at your company from the outside?

    Episode 21 | Tennis

  • Episode 8

    John C. Maxwell, Leadership Expert, Asks: Do You Know The Top Time-Waster In Leaders’ Lives?

    Episode 8 | Basketball

  • Episode 20

    Fred Perpall, CEO of The Beck Group, asks: Do you have a deep understanding of your teammates?

    Episode 20 | Basketball

  • Episode 18

    Dr. Kent Thielen, CEO of Mayo Clinic Florida, asks: Are You Willing to Go Off-Script When the Situation Calls for it?

    Episode 18 | Basketball

  • Episode 39

    CEO of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Brandon Landry asks: What is your underdog story?

    Episode 39 | Basketball

  • Episode 9

    Xavier Williams, CEO of American Virtual Cloud Technologies, Asks: Does The Content You Read Expand Your Thinking?

    Episode 9 | Basketball

  • Episode 6

    Carl Eschenbach, Sequoia Capital Partner, Asks: Do You Hate To Lose Or Love To Win?

    Episode 6 | Wrestling

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Ex-NFL Journeyman Dan Orlovsky Knows Exactly What The Combine Doesn’t Get

This last week we watched the NFL Combine, the annual job fair that draws college football players to interviews wearing shorts and t-shirts and carrying gym bags rather than briefcases. For a solid week, they took turns running, jumping, sprinting, lifting, throwing and catching, and were measured by every possible means, all in the hope of getting included in the NFL Draft, which will take place this year on April 25-27 in Detroit.

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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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