Don Yaeger

The world’s eyes have been watching Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin these last few weeks. In the days after he went into cardiac arrest on an NFL football field, Google was inundated with requests for updates on his health. We were all rooting for him while we watched his status improve; we all breathed a sigh of relief when...

You’ve had the signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. You’ve had the waffle fries. And you’ve smothered them both in the sweet and smoky Chick-fil-A sauce. So when you hear the name of Chick-fil-A VP Dan Cathy, what likely comes to mind is a host of mouthwatering memories. What you may not know – but probably won’t surprise you – is that...

Condoleezza Rice knows what makes people work well together. You know her as the former United States Secretary of State, standing in gaps between nations during George W. Bush’s administration. But her talent for seeing collaborative dynamics dates long before that – her father, a football coach, inspired such a strong love of the game that she could strategize like...

We can all name them: Who in your organization holds your attention when they speak up? Who can you count on to be the most engaging dinner conversationalist? What speaker do you see on a program who pulls you in? The names that come to mind are those who tell stories so well that time seems to stand still. And...

How can we build Great Teams within our organizations? And how can we sustain excellence once Greatness is captured? To find answers, where might we turn for a model of success? I suggest you start with USA Basketball. The collection of elite NBA and college basketball talent once known as the Dream Team lost its way a few years ago...