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Del Leonard Jones
Oct 12, 20204 min read
Casey At The Bat (forgotten original)
I interviewed a number of baseball historians for the novel “At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America” and none had ever seen the...
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Del Leonard Jones
May 19, 20192 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
As Jeopardy savant James Holzhauer marches on, the secret to his success is increasingly clear: He’s quite smart. Well, you already knew...
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Del Leonard Jones
Feb 18, 20193 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
As a high school and collegiate sports official, I’ve learned that there is one thing more important than all others in getting my calls...
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Del Leonard Jones
Feb 7, 20193 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Ten reasons to brown nose It’s a good idea to brown nose IF: 1. You’re good at ingratiation. Bosses are no better than the average person...
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 29, 20194 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Charles Schwab grew up in a time when those afflicted with dyslexia were considered unintelligent or unmotivated. Even today, dyslexic...
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 25, 20192 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Eight ways to be succeed at work (that also happen to attract a man or a woman). More single people find love in the workplace....
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 17, 20193 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Are your employees well-trained seals? Julie Scardina, SeaWorld animal ambassador, knows how to train sea mammals. Please substitute the...
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 13, 20192 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Quarterbacks play to win Steve Young, 49ers 1987-99 QB on the leadership lessons of football ✓ Business needs to play more hurry-up...
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 7, 20193 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
There’s an old country song called Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn. They sing: "Happiness on earth ain't just for high achievers." Is that...
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Del Leonard Jones
Jan 1, 20192 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Andrea Jung, 60, was CEO of Avon products from 1999-2012. She is presently CEO of Grameen America, a micro-finance nonprofit founded by...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 24, 20184 min read
The Cremation of Sam McGee
BY ROBERT W. SERVICE There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 21, 20182 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
A German journalist is the latest in a long string caught fabricating stories, inventing people and quotes. I’m a retired journalist and...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 18, 20183 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Annie Duke, professional poker player on the business lessons of Texas Hold’em ✓ In poker and in business look for patterns. How do...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 11, 20185 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Pony Express to Federal Express Fred Smith, FedEx founder on the leadership lessons of historical figures ✓ There aren’t many new things...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 9, 20186 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Deal or no deal (Or: “You moron, please take the money and go home.”) Deal or No Deal starring Howie Mandel has returned on CNBC. The TV...
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Del Leonard Jones
Dec 2, 20185 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Deal or no deal (Or: “You moron, please take the money and go home.”) Deal or No Deal starring Howie Mandel has returned on CNBC. The TV...
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Del Leonard Jones
Nov 26, 20182 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
God herds cats Israel Gaither, Salvation Army National Commander 2006-10 on a sense of mission ✓ Begin the day with worship. Make...
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Del Leonard Jones
Nov 20, 20183 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
When you’re let go at 39 Ronnie Lott is one of the most accomplished defensive backs in NFL history. He’s also one of the most successful...
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Del Leonard Jones
Nov 16, 20182 min read
1001 Bits of Business Wisdom
Stand up to activist bullies In 2009, animal rights activists went to the hometown village of Novartis CEO Dan Vasella and and painted...
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