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.
“Trading Up” on Received Wisdom
The “Back to Basics” Series
“To avoid looking directly at someone, focus on the bridge of their nose. They’ll never know you’re not looking right at them! And, in a full room, never look right at anyone! You’ll just get confused and lose your train of thought. Instead, look at the clock on the back wall, and you’ll be
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We Call it Signature!
The “Back to Basics” Series
“It’s easy! Get the ball through the zone. Avoid the bat! But some guys make it beautiful!”
— Rollie Fingers
So, this guy throws his leg way up high in the sky. As it comes back down, he transfers the momentum and
Composition Wrap-Up, Bridge to Signature
The “Back to Basics” Series
“Going back to the basics strengthens your foundation.”
—Anonymous
“A human being is a composite of Body, Mind and Spirit. So is a presentation.”
— Jennifer StJohn
Imposing Limits
The “Back to Basics” Series
“I don’t need time. What I need is a deadline.”
Duke Ellington
American jazz pianist, Composer Conductor
(1899 — 1974)
“When will you make an end?” Pope Julius
“When it’s finished!” Michaelangelo
The Circle Game
The “Back to Basics” Series
“We’re captive on the carousel of time
We can’t return, we can only look
Behind from where we came
And go ’round and ’round and ’round
In the Circle Game.”
— “The Circle Game”
Joni
