“To read Harvey Mackay's 'Cookbook for Success' is to know Harvey. He'll share with you everything he knows — and I wouldn't hesitate a minute in taking his advice.”
- Charles Schwab
"; Quotation[1] = "“Harvey Mackay is one of those people who can make extraordinary intelligence and profound wisdom sound bright and stunningly simple.”
- Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York
"; Quotation[2] = "“Harvey Mackay will be of help to you no matter how you earn your living or what may be your vocation in life. Down-to-earth know-how with day-by-day helps that anyone can master.”
- Billy Graham, Evangelist preacher, writer and national advisor
"; Quotation[3] = "“Harvey Mackay is the only person I'll listen to while standing in shark-infested waters. ...and you'll be able to reel in any shark you want.”
- Larry King, award-winning television interviewer, writer and journalist
"; Quotation[4] = "“Once I started to follow Harvey Mackay's advice, I couldn't stop. Each lesson is clear, to the point and right on.”
- Leonard Lauder, former president, CEO and current chairman of Estee Lauder Inc.
"; Quotation[5] = "“Harvey Mackay is a guy who can stand at the cutting edge and see around the corner.”
- Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today newspaper
"; Quotation[6] = "“Results speak for themselves... The Mackay 66 can give you the power to make your dreams a reality now! Buy it. Read it. Use it.”
- Anthony Robbins, professional motivational speaker and self-help writer
"; Quotation[7] = "“Harvey is one of the top motivational writers of this era. He's been an inspiration to me, as well as to thousands of others.”
- Norman Vincent Peale, renowned Protestant preacher, author of The Power of Positive Thinking
"; Quotation[8] = "“At last someone who knows what he's talking about when it comes to 'jobs, jobs, jobs.' Harvey Mackay is smart, concise, and best of all - he's not running for anything.”
- Mark Russell, political satirist/comedian
"; Quotation[9] = "“Swim With the Sharks... is everything that business schools are too polite to teach. Whether you want to play by the existing rules, or change the game, Harvey Mackay's entertaining advice can help you stay alive long enough to do it.”
- Gloria Steinem, founder Ms magazine, American feminist activist, organizer, writer, lecturer
"; Quotation[10] = "“Harvey Mackay's raw enthusiasm is a refreshing contrast to the so-called bottom-line mentality of so many American business managers today. It is a hope that in the long run Harvey's brand of positivism will carry.”
- Robert Redford, Academy Award-winning actor, film director and producer, founder of Sundance Institute
"; Quotation[11] = "“I found that the world is our mentor and people like Harvey Mackay keep passing along their message...if only we will listen...I did, and am better off for it.”
- Pat Riley, president and head coach of Miami Heat, motivational speaker and author
"; Quotation[12] = "“Harvey Mackay has no equal when it comes to understanding what makes people tick ... and explaining it clearly.”
- Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of bestselling When Bad Things Happen to Good People
"; Quotation[13] = "“Harvey Mackay's latest book is a sophisticated tool kit of what a manager must do to deliver the quality and excellence necessary to compete in today's fast-moving global environment. Mackay presents his management lessons in delectable bites that make the book suitable for short snacks or an endless smorgasbord.”
- Jerry Jasinowski, former president of National Association of Manufacturers
"; Quotation[14] = "“One thing I know for sure ... Harvey Mackay's new book delivers more than it promises. Forget the theory ... it's filled with practical, down-to-earth advice mixed with meaningful anecdotes that produced value to the reader.”
- F.G. “Buck” Rodgers, former vice-president, IBM Marketing Worldwide, author of The IBM WAY
"; Quotation[15] = "“Harvey puts just the right spin on life, business, and common sense.”
- Ivan Lendl, former World Champion Number One professional tennis player
"; Quotation[16] = "“I have known Harvey Mackay for 35 years, and after experiencing firsthand his dedication to accomplishment in whatever he undertakes, I am not the least bit surprised that his first book was an international best seller.”
- Luella Goldberg, former Board Chairwoman of Wellesley College, MN civic leader and international corporate director
"; Quotation[17] = "“Mackay sets the standard. He does what he loves, we love what he writes, and he delivers more than he promises ... more than can be expected in any one book.”
- Dr. Denis Waitley, Productivity Expert and Author of The Psychology of Winning
"; Quotation[18] = "“Harvey Mackay is a master of brief, biting, and brilliant business wit and wisdom.”
- Tom Peters, co-author of In Search Of Excellence to launch a revolution in American business management
"; Quotation[19] = "“Harvey's precept to deliver more than you promise is one that guides our business every day.”
- Bob Ulrich, CEO and chairman, Target Corp.
"; Quotation[20] = "“How to compete like a demon while staying honest. Practical, witty, and hard-nosed. I loved every page.”
- Scott DeGarmo
business journalist and former editor in chief of Success magazine
“Where was Harvey Mackay 30 years ago? If only I had read his book then, it would have saved me a lot of grief. Without question this is must reading for any young person who wants to succeed in business.”
- Paul Oreffice
former CEO and retired chairman, Dow Chemical Company, author of Only In America
“Harvey didn't become successful in so many different endeavors without knowing what he is doing. I know the first thing that I'll do is buy a copy of this book for my children, who are now starting their own careers. It will be immensely helpful to them..”
- Mike Wright
Chairman and CEO Super Valu Stores, Inc
“Harvey Mackay gives more than good advice. He energizes readers, empowers them to succeed. Beware the Naked Man offers 85 important but fun-to-read lessons on how to avoid being eaten up in the 'big, bad, world.' Too bad Little Red Riding Hood didn't read this book.”
- Leonard H. Chusmir
Associate Professor of Management, Florida International University, author of Thank God It's Monday
“In a world of constant motion, some things never change. Harvey Mackay has the ability to separate the wheat from the chaff.”
- Al Checchi
former chairman, Northwest Airlines Inc.
“Harvey Mackay takes you on an easy reader ride to success in the business world. He drafted the guidelines so that you can get yours.”
- Ted Koppel, legendary television newscaster
"; Quotation[26] = "“Harvey Mackay writes with wit and verve. He has the kind of knowledge about people that is based on compassion rather than calculation.”
- Donald Kennedy
former president of Stanford University, editor in chief of Science journal
“A delightful, intriguing, and very useful tool for those who seek fresh and stimulating ideas on how to be successful in business or in one's daily life. It provides lots of good answers in a very readable text.”
- Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States
"; Quotation[28] = "“Every once in a while a book comes along which spells out basics with simplicity and great insight. {Swim with the Sharks} is one of those books.”
- Abigail Van Buren, syndicated newspaper columnist of advice-giving Dear Abby
"; Quotation[29] = "“When I think of Harvey Mackay, words like determination, vision, compassion, toughness, fairness, and competitiveness come to my mind.”
- Jon Wefald, president of Kansa State University
"; Quotation[30] = "“Someone once said, 'There are those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened.' Harvey Mackay is one of those rare people who really knows how to 'make things happen.' Those that compete with him are often left to wonder 'what happened.' Sharing his expertise in this field in an open and effective book is consistent with Harvey Mackay, the caring person that it has been my privilege to know.”
- Peter W. Shutz, President, Porsche A G
"; Quotation[31] = "“The spirit of '76 built a country, the spirit of 66 — the Mackay 66 — can build a company. If 66 seems too ambitious, start with 36, 26, or even 16 — the principle is the same, and it's a winner.”
- Joel Smilow, president, CEO and chairman, Playtex Inc
"; Quotation[32] = "“Harvey knows how to get what he wants while keeping his principles, and he's just as good at teaching us about it.”
- R. Michael Mondavi
wine industry leader, co-founder of Mondavi Winery, current director of Delicato Family Vineyards
“Harvey Mackay has produced a warm and profoundly inspirational guide to surviving and succeeding in business and in life. I urge you to read the words of a man who has been swimming in front of the sharks for many years.”
- Warren E. Avis, founder, Avis Rent-A-Car
"; Quotation[34] = "“Harvey Mackay writes like he lives — with zest, color, and incisiveness. If one must Swim with the Sharks, he is an excellent companion.”
- Howard R. Swearer
President, Brown University
“Sharks is beautifully written, witty, riveting and the best book about achieving your goals since Dale Carnegie wrote his masterpiece.”
- Warren Bennis, distinguished professor of business administration at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, co-author of Leaders
"; Quotation[36] = "“A mother-lode of timely, hard-earned, bite-size, street-smart golden nuggets...invaluable for job seekers, employed or unemployed.”
- Steven Covey, best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"; Quotation[37] = "“Harvey's ability to get people to talk and reveal their darkest and brightest hours is unsurpassed.”
- Donald Trump, American business magnate , Charman and CEO of the Trump Organization and television personality and host of The Apprentice
"; Quotation[38] = "“Harvey Mackay joins Bob Townsend (Up The Organization) as master of brief, biting, and brilliant business wit and wisdom.”
- Tom Peters, co-author of In Search of Excellence
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