Chasing Greatness Blog

NBA Finals, Upset At U.S. Open Show A Level Playing Field Demands A Higher Game

Don Yaeger June 17, 2025

As the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder battle it out in an NBA Finals that few saw coming, one thing has become clear: we’ve entered a new era in…

From Track Star To Industry Disruptor: How Glenn Sanford Scaled eXp Realty

Don Yaeger June 11, 2025

Growing up, Glenn Sanford’s high school was so tiny that it didn’t have a track team. But that didn’t stop the aspiring racer from chasing down his dream. Instead of…

Where Legends Live On: Tom Brady’s And Jim Gray’s Hall Of Excellence In Las Vegas

Don Yaeger June 9, 2025

In a city built on spectacle, well-known legends just raised the bar on what it means to honor greatness.

Iron Sharpens Iron: What Business Leaders Can Learn From Scottie Scheffler’s Relentless Greatness

Don Yaeger June 3, 2025

Just as iron sharpens iron, the greatest champions grow by learning from other greats. That truth was on full display this past weekend at the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler…

How Heidi Durflinger Runs Her Business Like An Ultra-Marathon

Don Yaeger May 28, 2025

When EF World Journeys CEO Heidi Durflinger signed up for her first ultra-marathon, the prospect of running 75 miles in a Spanish desert seemed overwhelming. So she intellectually set that…

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Shows Sabbaticals, Gap Years Should Be Time Invested, Not Time Off

Don Yaeger May 27, 2025

In sports and in business there sometimes comes a moment when the game forces you to the sidelines. Maybe it’s a layoff. Maybe you are facing burnout. Maybe it’s just…

Momentum Is Built: Lessons From General Bernard Banks’ New Study Of How ‘Mo’ Can Aid Leadership

Don Yaeger May 21, 2025

Long before he became one of America’s foremost leadership experts, Bernie Banks was learning life-and-death lessons about momentum—not in a classroom or boardroom, but in combat as harsh and unforgiving…

Standing By Your Teammates: What The Oklahoma City Thunder Can Teach Us About Building A Strong Culture

Don Yaeger May 13, 2025

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.

Want The Ball When It Counts? What Jalen Brunson Can Teach Business Leaders About Being Clutch

Don Yaeger May 3, 2025

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…

How Shedeur Sanders’ Response To Adversity, Not Draft Day, Will Define Him

Don Yaeger April 28, 2025

The NFL Draft didn’t unfold the way Shedeur Sanders had envisioned it. But if history teaches us anything, it’s that great leaders and champions aren’t forged in easy victories —…

Focus On What You Can Control: A Leadership Lesson From The San Diego Padres’ Surprise Start

Don Yaeger April 22, 2025

Every so often, a team reminds us why we play the games—and why we lead with purpose.

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Triumph Shows The Power Of Staying In Your ‘Bubble’

Don Yaeger April 14, 2025

After years of near-misses and heartbreak at Augusta, Rory McIlroy finally completed one of the rarest feats in professional golf: the career Grand Slam. With his Masters victory, he joins…

Records Fall, Legacies Endure: Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, And The Power Of Leadership

Don Yaeger April 8, 2025

Alex Ovechkin, after two decades leading the Washington Capitals, etched his name into the annals of sports history when he scored his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders…

To Win It All, The University Of Houston —And Your Business—Must ‘Choose Hard’

Don Yaeger April 1, 2025

The University of Houston has punched its ticket to the Final Four, setting up a marquee showdown against the Duke Blue Devils—a team widely regarded as one of the best…

March Madness And The Business Of Winning: Lessons From The NCAA Tournament Floor

Don Yaeger March 25, 2025

Every spring, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament delivers unforgettable moments—buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and powerhouse performances. But for those paying close attention, March Madness is more than just basketball; it’s a…

Cooper Flagg Shows Being Great In The Regular Season Will Help You Excel During March Madness

Don Yaeger March 18, 2025

March Madness is here, and one of college basketball’s biggest stars is doing what elite performers do best—finding a way to deliver when it matters most.

The Power Of Identity: Nucor’s Tabitha Stine Offers A Lesson From Volleyball For The Boardroom

Don Yaeger March 12, 2025

Great leaders don’t just show up, they bring with them a playbook—a set of experiences, lessons, and philosophies – that shape how they lead. Tabitha Stine, a prominent leader at…

Joe Mazzulla’s Leadership Playbook: How The Celtics’ Coach Builds A Championship Culture

Don Yaeger March 10, 2025

As the Boston Celtics gear up for another deep playoff run and the opportunity to defend their NBA title, Head Coach Joe Mazzulla continues to prove that great leaders don’t…

The Greatness Of Steph Curry—A Leadership Lesson Worth Watching

Don Yaeger March 4, 2025

Some aspects of sports deserve to be savored, not just as fans but as students of excellence. Steph Curry’s greatness even toward the end of his career is one of…

There Is No Offseason—In The NFL Or In Business

Don Yaeger February 26, 2025

Super Bowl LIX may have wrapped up the NFL season earlier this month, but make no mistake—there is no offseason in football. Just like in business, the game never stops.

PGA Golfer Ludvig Åberg’s Mindset Masterclass: What Business Leaders Can Learn From His Breakthrough Win

Don Yaeger February 18, 2025

As a big win on the PGA shows, how you handle pressure separates champions from everyone else.

How Jalen Hurts Used A Super Bowl Loss To Win It All

Don Yaeger February 10, 2025

Great leaders don’t just endure failure—they use it as fuel. Jalen Hurts took Super Bowl Sunday to show how it’s done.

Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Shows Great Leaders Sacrifice Talent For Balance, Long-Term Success

Don Yaeger February 4, 2025

Every leader faces a moment when they must choose between what’s easy and what’s necessary. And, as the leadership of the Dallas Mavericks proved this weekend, choosing what’s necessary can…

Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, But The Kansas City Chiefs Are Chasing Greatness

Don Yaeger January 28, 2025

The great UCLA Coach John Wooden loved to remind others that “winning once is difficult, but win repeatedly takes elements very seldom seen.” It’s why champions repeat so seldom. While…

Chasing Greatness Blog

Weekly leadership lessons learned from the world of sports.

NBA Finals, Upset At U.S. Open Show A Level Playing Field Demands A Higher Game

From Track Star To Industry Disruptor: How Glenn Sanford Scaled eXp Realty

Where Legends Live On: Tom Brady’s And Jim Gray’s Hall Of Excellence In Las Vegas

Iron Sharpens Iron: What Business Leaders Can Learn From Scottie Scheffler’s Relentless Greatness

How Heidi Durflinger Runs Her Business Like An Ultra-Marathon

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Shows Sabbaticals, Gap Years Should Be Time Invested, Not Time Off

Momentum Is Built: Lessons From General Bernard Banks’ New Study Of How ‘Mo’ Can Aid Leadership

Standing By Your Teammates: What The Oklahoma City Thunder Can Teach Us About Building A Strong Culture

Want The Ball When It Counts? What Jalen Brunson Can Teach Business Leaders About Being Clutch

How Shedeur Sanders’ Response To Adversity, Not Draft Day, Will Define Him

Focus On What You Can Control: A Leadership Lesson From The San Diego Padres’ Surprise Start

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Triumph Shows The Power Of Staying In Your ‘Bubble’

Records Fall, Legacies Endure: Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky, And The Power Of Leadership

To Win It All, The University Of Houston —And Your Business—Must ‘Choose Hard’

March Madness And The Business Of Winning: Lessons From The NCAA Tournament Floor

Cooper Flagg Shows Being Great In The Regular Season Will Help You Excel During March Madness

The Power Of Identity: Nucor’s Tabitha Stine Offers A Lesson From Volleyball For The Boardroom

Joe Mazzulla’s Leadership Playbook: How The Celtics’ Coach Builds A Championship Culture

The Greatness Of Steph Curry—A Leadership Lesson Worth Watching

There Is No Offseason—In The NFL Or In Business

PGA Golfer Ludvig Åberg’s Mindset Masterclass: What Business Leaders Can Learn From His Breakthrough Win

How Jalen Hurts Used A Super Bowl Loss To Win It All

Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Shows Great Leaders Sacrifice Talent For Balance, Long-Term Success

Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, But The Kansas City Chiefs Are Chasing Greatness

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