Harvey Mackay
Ingredients of good character
An Irish missionary once described how character is formed:
“Consider the walnut: If you compare a walnut with some of the beautiful and exciting things...
Fear is only as deep as the mind allows
Once upon a time, there was a warrior whose teacher told him he had to battle fear. He didn’t want to because it was...
Nurture your workers
An estimated 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year, causing massive headaches and a tremendous amount of lost productivity and revenue for companies.
The...
Here comes the judgment
A young banker asked a retiring banker what the secret of success was in banking, to which the older banker responded, “Good judgment.”
The rookie...
The ‘Working Together’ leadership principles
I played golf with a friend recently. I was fascinated by his career accomplishments and leadership principles. He’s exactly the leader of the future...
Integrate computing: A path to computer literacy
Despite the growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to...
Dealing with anger the right way
One day, a wise monk was walking through a village. A very angry and rude young man came up and began insulting him. The...
Business stories to grow on
Business lessons come from many sources. I am particularly fond of stories that feature animals.
Here are a few of my favorite stories, along with...
The tenacious three D’s
A young college graduate, determined to find a position with a reputable company, began seeking interviews. Although she faced continual rejection, she persevered. One...
Rules to live by
Og Mandino was one of the motivational speakers and authors I followed while honing my sales skills many years ago. He believed we need...













