Jim McKay

Reflections of a Workaholic Jim McKay

A supply chain executive's reflections on leadership, life and learning based on a career spanning over twenty years. If you are wondering how a peanut butter cup can teach you patience, how a paper route can teach you about the importance of your reputation or how a box of gum at a landfill can completely change your perspective on customer service - read on. Following a sudden and unplanned hospital stay in 2016 and an in depth 'reflection' on his career and life journey, Jim penned Reflections of a Workaholic - a repository of some of his favorite leadership lessons based on over twenty years in the transportation and supply chain industry. Throughout the book, Jim takes real life experiences from his youth, formative years and professional career - framing each with leadership lessons for professionals at any age. Whether you are in your formative years hungry for what it takes to get ahead in the corporate world, a seasoned executive looking for a supply chain leader's view on things or somewhere in the middle, this book provides you with real world examples of how to overcome key challenges in your business and personal life.