Don Yaeger
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What Makes the Great Ones Great
Over his 30-year journalism career, Don Yaeger has asked 2,500 of the greatest winners of our generation: “Can you name a habit that elevated you, that allowed you to separate yourself from your competitors?” Their answers inspired this speech during which Don teaches you how to apply their lessons to your personal pursuit of excellence.
IDEAL FOR: Sales Conferences / Any gathering of high-performers or people who identify themselves as “competitive.”
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Don Yaeger Slated to Speak at Vitality 2015
Everything we do and stand for here at Vi is building up to one momentous event—Vitality. This year we’re excited to announce business leadership coach and eight-time New York Times Best selling author Don Yaeger as our keynote speaker.
Don Yaeger shares characteristics of greatness in new book
Don Yaeger has spent many years in the world of professional sports interviewing legendary athletes. He has written 22 books from his experiences and recently wrote another called "Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions."
Books by Don Yaeger
“The New Science of Momentum How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark” (2025)
The New Science of Momentum How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark
“Banana Ball The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas” (2023)
Banana Ball The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas
“Best Seat in the House 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son” (2021)
Best Seat in the House 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son
“Teammate My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages” (2017)
Teammate My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
“Great Teams 16 Things High-performing Organizations Do Differently” (2016)
Great Teams 16 Things High-performing Organizations Do Differently
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