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.
Lions, Jell-O Molds & Butterick Patterns
“If I have seen further, it’s by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
– Sir Isaac Newton
English Mathematician & Physicist
(1642 – 1727)
As a child, going to the Art Museum, I was frightened to walk past the ten foot tall green lion sitting regally on the front lawn. Mom said, “Don’t be frightened dear, it’s just a shrub.” We went closer and I tentatively reached out and touched the green shoots sprouting from Leo’s mane – amazed. “Mommy,
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Poised for Outrage!
“Don’t understand me so quickly!”
– Yul Brynner as Chris in “The Magnificent Seven”
Film and Theater Actor
1920 — 1985
Have you noticed that people are “Poised for outrage”? Cutting you off halfway through a sentence? That they see you as “evil incarnate” before
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Ask Permission!
“Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I’m not always ready to be taught.”
– Sir Winston Churchill
British Statesman, Author and Speaker
1874 — 1965
Before you probe, before you present, before you plan…
“Excuse me.
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The Blues, Pattern Recognition and “Ready, Set, Go!®”
“You can get anything you want, at Alice’s Restaurant.
You can get anything you want, at Alice’s Restaurant.
Walk right in, it’s around the back.
Just a half mile from the railroad tracks.
You can get anything you want, at Alice’s Restaurant.”
– Arlo Guthrie
American Songwriter
Purpose or Profit?
“We’re going to make chairs! The best chairs in the business!”
— William Holden as McDonald Walling
“Executive Suite”
1954
It’s an old movie, with a contemporary theme. The question: Is it about shareholder value, office politics and competition,
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