Episode 210
 

E210 Don Yaeger - The Journey to Greatness and the Art of Storytelling

 
 
 

Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, host of Corporate Competitor Podcast, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. Don has written books with, among others, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden, and football stars Warrick Dunn and Michael Oher (featured in the movie The Blind Side). 

Tyler and Don discussed the most inspiring habits, traits and lessons Don learned from working with some of the greatest athletes and coaches that ever lived. They also talked about the impact of storytelling and how you can be great at it.

Highlights include:

  • The single most frequently mentioned habit Don learned from the greatest athletes and coaches

  • Applying character trait integration

  • Lessons Don learned from legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden, and Coach Wooden’s inner-circle challenge

  • Servant leadership wisdom from “His Airness” Michael Jordan

  • Storytelling advice Don would give his younger self

  • The most important elements of great storytelling


The lessons shared in this episode can be directly applied to your real estate investing business, leadership style, inner circle and more!

 

Connect with Don:

Website: http://donyaeger.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donyaeger/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donyaeger/
Twitter: twitter.com/donyaeger
Instagram: instagram.com/donyaeger
Free ebook when you subscribe to Don's podcast- http://podcast-subscribe.donyaeger.com/

The following books were mentioned in the show:

A Gameplan for Life by Don Yaeger and John Wooden
Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton by Don Yaeger
Great Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
For a complete list of Don’s books, click here
Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently by Don Yaeger
Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions by Don Yaeger
Best Seat in the House: 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son by Jack Nicklaus II and Don Yaeger

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Tyler Chesser