As a Four-time New York Times bestselling author and long-time associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has developed a reputation as one of America's most provocative journalists. The variety of topics he has covered is so vast that every major talk show – from Oprah to Nightline, from CNN to Good Morning America – has invited him to be a guest. Using the lessons learned over his extensive career as both a journalist and an entrepreneur, Don has also become an award-winning keynote speaker, working with audiences as diverse as Fortune 500 Companies and cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story. Additionally, he has been engaged as a media coach to countless high-profile athletes, business leaders and elected officials. Read More »
 |
|
 |
|
Don Yaeger Visits Oakland UniversitySept. 1, 2010 ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University welcomed its 2010-11 student-athletes back to campus on Wednesday with orientation, as well as a media training session with one of the industry's top consultants, Don Yaeger. A former Sports Illustrated writer, Yaeger now runs 180 Communications in Tallahassee, Fla. and is used for training with several major Division I universities, along with the National Football League "It's great to work with Oakland's athletes - especially coming off o...02-09-2010Read more
Mark Cuban and Don Yaeger to Speak at XChangeMark Cuban and Don Yaeger to Speak at XChange Americas Event in August Jul 22, 2010 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Everything Channel announced keynote speakers Mark Cuban and Don Yaeger will join the line-up for the XChange Americas conference to share their insights on innovation and greatness with an audience of more than a thousand of the fastest growing and successful solution providers and high-tech suppliers. WHO: Cuban is best known as the owner of the Dallas Maveri...03-08-2010Read more
The Stuff of Legends: What sports greats are truly made of As I sit down to write, I imagine our contributing editor Don Yaeger on assignment: Deep in South Louisiana, he’s swatting mosquitoes in the swelter of this July afternoon. He’s sweating. Every once in a while, he has to stomp a foot to keep a fire ant from climbing up his sock. And he’s loving every minute. Don’s at the Manning Passing Academy for high-school players led by members of America’s greatest football dynasty....26-07-2010Read more
Don's SUCCESS Magazine Article on Magic Magic Johnson's Fast Break Into Business The legendary L.A. Laker's secret behind a successful sports-to-business transition. by Don Yaeger Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to the office of uber-executive Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's most powerful agency. Johnson had watched many former athletes attempt entry into the world of business only to fail, and he was hoping for a...09-07-2010Read more
Don's SUCCESS Magazine Article on Nolan RyanLessons from Sports: Nolan Ryan's Longevity An early lesson enabled Nolan Ryan to hurl fastballs into his 40s before aiming successfully at business. by Don Yaeger As a young man, Nolan Ryan had a habit he had to break. The consequences were career-changing. “I came up from small-town Texas,” the Hall of Fame pitcher tells SUCCESS. “And all I knew was to throw as hard as I could for as long as I could. Early in my career in the big leagues, when I would get in trouble I would resort ba...09-07-2010Read more
Lessons in Greatness from The Speaker of ChampsBy Marissa LevinDC Women's Entrepreneurship Examiner Recently I was blessed with the opportunity to hear Don Yaeger speak. Don is a four-time New York Times best-selling author, and Editor of Sports Illustrated. In addition to actually getting past Michael Jordan to make a three-pointer during a charity sport weekend, Don has experienced some other life-changing circumstances that have taught him what it truly means to overcome adversity, muster strength from deep inside at the times yo...09-07-2010Read more
Jets Coach Rex Ryan Teams up with Don YaegerThe Jets added another wrinkle to their eventful offseason Monday with Rex Ryan's decision to write his memoirs. The swashbuckling head coach will collaborate with best-selling author Don Yaeger on a nontraditional autobiography that blends Ryan's upbringing with his leadership style. "It's not a true autobiography, because, as Rex likes to say, he's far too young for that," Yaeger told the Daily News. "He's got so much to say and there are so many parts of his life that are interesting. "Obvi...06-07-2010Read more
Don Yaeger Interviews about Reggie BushWill Reggie Bush become the first Heisman Trophy winner ever asked to return his award? Jim Henry Senior NCAA Writer Fanhouse.com The Heisman Trophy Trust -- protector of what many believe is the most famous sports trophy in America -- may face that unprecedented decision based on penalties that are expected to be handed down by the NCAA on Thursday. Former Heisman Trophy winners Ty Detmer and Chris Weinke certainly understand the award's significance and the debate surroundi...14-06-2010Read more
Reference of the Week
"Don helped us understand the success of true champions and how we can adopt that type of culture in our organization."
-Justin Hocker, Pekin Insurance Company
Don's Books
Motivational Quotes
"Life is made up of golden chances, opportunities to do good. One lost is lost forever. If we miss doing a kindness to a friend, we can never do that kindness again. If we might speak a pleasant word, or offer a bit of worthwhile counsel or advice and fail to do so, we can never have that opportunity again. Giving is a way of life."
-A.W Burton
Businessman and Philantropist (1879-1966)
