MCKAY’S MANY CONTRIBUTIONS AT MELALEUCA 1995 • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1997 • CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2001 • PRESIDENT OF MELALEUCA INTERNATIONAL 2007 • EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008 • PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 • PRESIDENT, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PART TIME) 2018 • PRESIDENT AND CHIEF 2019 • PRESIDENT AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PART TIME) 2021 • S ENIOR ADVISOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PART TIME) STRATEGY OFFICER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FULL TIME)
LESSONS FOR THE FIELD As a Melaleuca trainer, McKay has a unique vantage point of Marketing Executives. He sees their triumphs and their struggles. Here, in his own words, he shares four lessons he’s learned. 1. Put people before progress “Early in my career, I was so focused on the end goal that I wasn’t the best people person or leader. I’ve learned that when you put people before progress and genuinely and authentically serve them, you enable them – and in the end, you will progress.”
McKay with his grandson Ben.
2. Marketing Executives often give up too early
“I am going to contribute to Melaleuca however I can for the rest of my life. I am also doing things that are important to me – teaching, trainings, and philanthropic work.”
“I’ve seen a lot of Marketing Executives get started and start tentatively. As a result, their half-hearted or timid effort does not work, so they quit too soon. I’ve learned that if they were to give this business their whole heart for a period of time, maybe 90–120 days, they would soon see that it does in fact work. Staying in the game is critical in any business.” 3. No voting day “When Marketing Executives set a new goal, they often vote by asking, ‘Do I like this?’ or ‘Does it feel good?’ In anything difficult, it takes work and sometimes isn’t easy. If you keep asking if you like an endeavor, especially in the beginning, the answer is sometimes ‘no’ because it takes work. But if you defer voting until after your first three months, you’ll soon find that you’ve gotten past the emotional ups and downs and have likely succeeded in your goals.”
McKay loves spending time with his children and grandchildren.
– McKay Christensen
BLESSING THE WORLD WITH ABUNDANCE
McKay has now found an opportunity to put his leadership skills to work as CEO of Thanksgiving Point, a nonprofit organization that helps children and families, while continuing to teach and coach at leadership events for Melaleuca. McKay will continue conducting seminars and speaking at national events. He will also continue to serve on Melaleuca’s Board of Directors, as he has for the last 15 years. “I am going to contribute to Melaleuca however I can for the rest of my life,” McKay says. “I am also doing things that are important to me – teaching, trainings, and philanthropic work. My Melaleuca title is changing, and it should change. It reflects my current role. Melaleuca has so many qualified leaders who are guiding Melaleuca to new heights. My role is to support them and do whatever I can to help.” We offer McKay our enthusiastic endorsement and total support as he begins his new service at Thanksgiving Point. We’re fortunate to have his continued influence and support at Melaleuca.
McKay with his wife, Jennifer.
4. Serve in your circumstance “I’ve learned that circumstances change. My job
McKay onstage at Convention 2016 with Gabe Adams.
circumstances have changed, and other circumstances have changed in my life. But I’ve often thought about how I will measure my life. And I’ve realized that my life will not be measured by title, pay, attention, or popularity. My life will be measured by how I served people in my current circumstance. So, my circumstances change, and it’s not a problem. I do my best to serve those who are now in my circumstance in life. This perspective has transformed how I feel about where I am in life, and I want my life to be measured in this way.”
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