Cornerstones features the writings of Jennifer StJohn and the Fusion Group editorial team. Enjoy these insightful and engaging essays for a different take on business, life and the pursuit of success and serenity.
Speech or Presentation
A Tale of Two Minds
The “Back to Basics” Series
“If you ain’t got no ax, you can’t cut no wood!
Gentlemen, you got to use the right tool for the job!”
– John Henry Eaton (1790 – 1856)
American Politician,
What’s Your Point?
The “Back to Basics” Series
There’s been a lot of “empty gesturing” going on in politics and public life of late. In so many cases, some big ego makes an outrageous statement, or takes a moment on the stage to make a grandiose gesture — which is never followed up with an actual result. This is all about making your actions,
Get Up and Wail!
The “Back to Basics” Series
“You’ve got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice! And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail!”
—Charles “Charlie” Parker, Jr.
August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955
Also known as “Yardbird” and “Bird”
Practice Creates the Master
The “Back to Basics” Series
“Practice Creates the Master.”
— Don Miguel Ruiz
At first, you can’t do it at all.
Then you summon up your courage. Take a run at it. Make a mess of it.
Spirit (Purpose) Wrap-Up and Bridge to Mastering the Back to Basics Series
“One piece of the puzzle does not make the whole picture; nor does communicating only on one channel. You need all the pieces for someone to get the full picture.”
— Lucy Lanzar
In this Back to Basics Series, our focus has been on Body, Mind and Spirit as the underlying principles of communication — with practical applications.
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