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Harvey Mackay

Columns offering motivation in business and in life.

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Harvey Mackay: 'Pairing' down to the basics   9/15/2013

No one ever accused Larry Winget of mincing words. Larry, who is often referred to as the Pitbull of Personal Development, wouldn't take kindly to it anyway.

Harvey Mackay: Hallmarks of an effective leader   9/8/2013

I WILL GO to the ends of the earth to find ways to improve communication and salesmanship, so I was delighted to be invited to Israel in July to be briefed by the creme-de-la-creme of Israel's intelligence community.

Harvey Mackay: Negative thinking can have power, too   9/1/2013

From the beginning, we are taught by our parents what NOT to do.

Harvey Mackay: Managing your time a key to success   8/25/2013

We all start out in life with one thing in common - the same number of minutes and hours in each day.

Harvey Mackay: Cheating is pervasive in American life   8/18/2013

Baseball has been in the headlines lately, and for the ugliest of reasons: cheating.

Harvey Mackay: Coach Lou Holtz's four tips on being No. 1   8/11/2013

Do you have what it takes to be successful?

Harvey Mackay: Keen observation is a powerful skill   8/4/2013

Look around you. What do you see? If you were asked to be a witness at a trial, would you be able to remember details and conditions?

Harvey Mackay: Here's more ways to improve your job performance   7/28/2013

A few weeks ago I wrote a column about what you can do to get better at your job.

Harvey Mackay: Take pride in your work without getting cocky   7/21/2013

Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees had a fierce pride about always doing his best. The Yankees were on the road for a doubleheader against the St. Louis Browns. The day was boiling hot, and the Browns were also last place in the league. Despite this, DiMaggio made an off-hand comment that he was looking forward to playing that day.

Harvey Mackay: Seek out help to avoid costly mistakes   7/14/2013

We all need help at some time. Don't be afraid to ask for it. As I like to say, don't say no for the other person.

Harvey Mackay: Gratitude is good for your health   7/7/2013

CNN recently interviewed a young woman doctor who had just returned from working in Africa.

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