Sometimes legends find themselves remembered more for what they have not done than for their accomplishments. But those resume gaps can also help drive them to achieve even greater things in new arenas. Don Yaeger More Quotes by Don Yaeger More Quotes From Don Yaeger The success of corporate mentorship programs developed by some of the Great Teams in business demonstrates how powerful this concept can be and what a difference it can make. As General Electric has shown, when a corporate culture includes mentorship, the end result is a dynamic learning environment with leaders constantly shaping leaders. Don Yaeger team powerful leader John Wooden would say never mistake activity for achievement. Sometimes we think we're really doing well on a given day. But 'What did you accomplish?' is the question that we should really be asking not 'What did we do?' Don Yaeger achievement mistake thinking One way Great Teams can share their visions is by creatively laying out their plans and visions, creating a road map for its members to follow. A Great Team outlines expectations for all members of an organization and for the organization as a whole. This clear-cut set of objectives - a road map - enables the organization to set benchmarks and goals and ultimately to lay the foundation for its own success. Don Yaeger team goal expectations Great companies connect to the heartstrings of their employees to make their purposes known. Don Yaeger employee purpose heart Companies that understand the purpose and philosophy behind the "why" are usually astute, high- performing organizations that tap directly into the pulse of those they benefit the most. When utilized correctly, this understanding can create a powerful sense of duty and purpose for business teams because the employees know exactly whom they are working for and to what end. 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He worked to be recognized as the leader of black America, when what black America needs isn't a leader - it is education. Giving speeches and marching - that's not the concept that brings about real freedom, equality and justice. Don Yaeger king black freedom education Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family time as they are to playing time, as focused on giving to charities as they are to taking the ball away from opponents. Don Yaeger family time giving long Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years. Don Yaeger bill charismatic eccentric years I listened to my kids talk about me as a parent, and I learned about things they wished I'd done and said. And I wished that I had done more of those things. 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Not a single publication gave the American men's hockey team a chance against the world powers. Don Yaeger winter sports men world