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Sportsmanship

Bow Ties and Trust

Posted on September 30, 2026October 5, 2026 by John Lubans

Years ago, I read John Molloy’s Dress for Success (1975). One of his claims stuck with me over the decades. It was his disdain for bow ties. In his eyes, wearing a bow tie was evidence of sneakiness. He admonished the reader to avoid bow ties and those wearing bow ties. If you wanted to…

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More than a Game, Really!*

Posted on March 5, 2026March 17, 2026 by John Lubans

Teamwork rituals  from the basketball team to the work team which are discussed below: Sportsmanship, win or lose. Free throws/penalty shots. Subbing out. Circling up. Helping hands, Communication-Talking and Information hoarding. I understand there are readers whose least favorite class was PE (gym) and who cringe at any linking of sports to the workplace. Bear…

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