{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Stories That Shape Us: Purpose, Perspective &amp; Legacy with Don Yaeger","description":"In this episode of Connecting with Purpose, we\u2019re joined by Don Yaeger\u2014hailed as one of America\u2019s best storytellers, a twelve-time New York Times bestselling author, nationally recognized keynote speaker, and host of the top-ranked Corporate Competitor Podcast, which I\u2019ve been hooked on since hearing Don speak in person just two months ago. Don\u2019s career spans decades of interviewing and working alongside extraordinary leaders and teams. From his time as Associate Editor at Sports Illustrated and Storyteller in Residence for National Geographic, to his current work as a coach helping executives build cultures of greatness, Don\u2019s insights are rooted in deep curiosity and real-world experience. In this conversation, Don shares three powerful \u201c10 out of 10\u201d life moments\u2014from surviving cancer and embracing fatherhood later in life, to witnessing the radical power of forgiveness. He reminds us that life happens in seasons, and purpose is found not just in what we achieve, but in how we connect and contribute. We explore what it means to lead with intention, tell stories that matter, and make each day your masterpiece. Key Takeaways: &amp;nbsp;\u2014 The Magic of Perspective: How a health crisis reframed Don\u2019s entire outlook on life, purpose, and legacy. \u2014 Forgive the Unforgivable: A powerful true story of healing through forgiveness\u2014and the freedom that comes with letting go. \u2014 Purpose in Storytelling: Don shares his framework of \u201cstory, lesson, application\u201d and how storytelling builds trust, meaning, and connection. \u2014 Living Your Legacy: Why intentionality, curiosity, and helping others share their story are key to lasting impact. \u2014 Identity &amp;amp; Reinvention: What Don learned through major transitions\u2014and how letting go of titles helps us step into new seasons of purpose. \ud83d\udd17 Connect with Don: \u2014 Website: donyaeger.com \u2014 LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/donyaeger \u2014 Podcast: CorporateCompetitorPodcast.com \ud83d\udc4d Don\u2019t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more purpose-fueled conversations about meaning, leadership, and impact. #ConnectingWithPurpose #DonYaeger #StorytellingWithImpact #MakeEachDayAMasterpiece #PurposeFusedLeadership #Curiosity #Perspective #Forgiveness #LegacyBuilding #EliteAthletes ","author_name":"Connecting With Purpose","author_url":"https:\/\/www.purposefused.com\/show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36227860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187249880"}