Tag: Mackay’s Moral
Universal traits define great leaders
A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, fled to a neighboring realm where a friend ruled as king. He hoped his...
Don’t let those bridges burn
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on farms separated by a creek fell into conflict. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew...
Are you coachable?
Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat and a longtime highly successful NBA coach, used to ask his players “Are you F.A.T.?” F.A.T. was...
The good, the bad and the ugly
Jim Tunney, the dean of National Football League referees, wrote a blog post that caught my eye. He mentioned how when one NFL defensive...
Tips to get fit and have fun
Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more and to lose weight. New year, new you – right? However, by...
Courage in the new year
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Profiles of Courage,” U.S. President John F. Kennedy wrote eloquently about courage: “Courage, the universal virtue, is comprehended by...
Get the best from yourself
One day, the employees of a very unusual company arrived at their office and saw a big sign on the main door that said:...
Fantastic words and how to use them
As a writer and speaker, I look for the deeper meaning in the words I choose. It doesn’t matter how long the words are,...
Vanquish these bad work habits
A reckless driver made a right turn from the left lane and collided with another car. The other driver angrily asked, “Why didn’t you...
Gratitude is the attitude
Once upon a time, there was a little dog who was unhappy with his life. As he lay in his backyard, he spotted a...