Harvey Mackay
What’s fair in workplace
Everyone seeks to be treated fairly. Remember when you were growing up and you had a teacher or coach or parent who played favorites?...
Resourcefulness a great resource
A firm needed a researcher. Applicants were a scientist, an engineer and an economist. Each was given a stone, a piece of string and...
The blessing of rejection
Anytime you feel like quitting throughout your career, perhaps you’ll remember this story.
When he was born, he was given the nickname “Sparky.” School was...
The importance of creativity
The great American filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille said, “Creativity is a drug I cannot live without.”
As I’ve said in the past, I always try...
Communication is key to succeed in business
Several years ago, a seasoned plumber wrote to the U.S. Bureau of Standards promoting a new procedure for cleaning pipes. The bureau replied: “The...
How to overcome fear itself
A famous trapeze performer and teacher was instructing his students. After full explanations and instruction in this complicated skill, he asked them to demonstrate.
However,...
How to nip harmful outbursts in the bud
A young woman was waiting for her flight at a big airport, so she decided to buy a book to read and a packet...
Advance your career in every meeting
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve called someone and been told they’re in a meeting. I often wonder if they...
Mistakes are opportunities to learn
A young vice president was appointed by the board of directors of a bank to replace the retiring president and founder. With fear and...
Hot tips and life lessons
“If you were to go around asking people what would make them happier, you’d get answers ‘A new car. A bigger house. A...
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