Harvey Mackay
Columnist
Outswimming the Sharks
Latest from Harvey Mackay
Mackay: Asking the right type of questions can help get you ahead
The key is to ask open-ended questions and listen closely before asking a follow-up.
April 28, 2024
Mackay: Approach AI with a mindset of collaboration rather than fear
By understanding its capabilities and limitations, we can harness its power to create a more efficient and innovative world.
April 14, 2024
Mackay: The key to winning in sports, business and life is practice
As lengendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight said: The will to prepare is more important than the will to succeed.
April 7, 2024
Mackay: Humor can make even dire situations bearable
A smile is important to keeping optimism and self-confidence.
March 31, 2024
Mackay: Want a raise? How and when you ask for it matter
Here are some tips on what type of research to do beforehand, how to handle the meeting and when might be a good time for the ask.
March 24, 2024
Mackay: Change is a constant in today’s business world. You need to adapt to win.
With swift development of technology, businesses are reorganizing, which means workers must change as well.
March 17, 2024
Mackay: Integrity is not just a personal virtue. It’s a corporate asset.
Integrity and ethics are essential to building trust, employee morale and business sustainability.
March 10, 2024
Mackay: Riding the Ninth Wave of sales takes preparation, relationship and intuition
From figuring out new products to building the customer base of a current one, opportunity is more than being at the right place at the right time. It’s hard work.
March 2, 2024
Mackay: Want a raise? How and when you ask for it matter
Here are some tips on what type of research to do beforehand, how to handle the meeting and when might be a good time for the ask.
March 24, 2024
Mackay: Change is a constant in today’s business world. You need to adapt to win.
With swift development of technology, businesses are reorganizing, which means workers must change as well.
March 17, 2024
Mackay: Integrity is not just a personal virtue. It’s a corporate asset.
Integrity and ethics are essential to building trust, employee morale and business sustainability.
March 10, 2024
Mackay: Riding the Ninth Wave of sales takes preparation, relationship and intuition
From figuring out new products to building the customer base of a current one, opportunity is more than being at the right place at the right time. It’s hard work.
March 2, 2024