Harvey Mackay
Life lessons from a tire man
I often use the expression, “One person can make all the difference in the world.”
That adage certainly applied to my friend Bruce Halle, who...
Never underestimate the value of a smile
Readers of this column know I am a big fan of Dale Carnegie, the master of making friends. I carry an excerpt from one...
Networking hard, or hardly networking?
If I had to name the single characteristic shared by all the truly successful people I’ve met over a lifetime, I’d say it is...
Don’t be afraid to embrace change
A new year often brings new beginnings. I was intrigued to discover how one company used a novel way to motivate employees to think...
Raising funds, on a serious tip
A little girl asked to see the president of a large company. She explained her club was raising money and asked if he would...
How to find good employees and how to lead them
I don’t care if you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a small-business owner or a manager or supervisor – you are only...
Strive to evoke curiosity
Thomas Edison once visited Luther Burbank, the famed horticulturist, who invited every guest who visited his home to sign the guest book. Each line...
Companies must live by a code
A dejected father confided in his pastor with a problem: His youngster had been caught cheating on a test at school. He was crushed...
The importance of being urgent
The founder of a highly successful company was asked what it took to succeed. He answered: “The same thing it took to get started:...
Perspective can change everything
A woman hired a bricklayer to build a wall outside her upscale home. Talking with him while he worked, she was amazed to discover...
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