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.
Facing the Fear
Public Speaking! Perennial Winner of the “Top Ten Fears” Poll.
Short of leaving the country, or filling a prescription; is there a way to Vanquish this Fear?
In a word, Yes. But it doesn’t involve turning your back, running away or taking a pill.
First, recognize that fear is a perfectly reasonable response to being told you have to stand and address your peers. There’s considerable risk involved if you mess it up. Ridicule.
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Respect the Watch? Or the Man?
“The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances.”
– Atisha, Teacher (980-1054)
Has respect for “the trappings” of leadership replaced respect for the skills, experience, dedication and charisma of the leader?
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Listen Your Way To A Sale
“Companies don’t do business; people do.”
– C. Andrew Lehman
American Sales Professional
(1962 – )
Ever feel like a sales person was only thinking of their commission and not about how they could serve you? He probably talked non-stop about this month’s hot product and you were
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Corporate Cornerstones
A reader once asked…”Why is this blog called Cornerstones?”
“In 1905 construction began on the new Northern Trust Bank building built of granite, marble and other materials that would last. Strong concrete pillars reached down to bedrock — 105 feet below street level to carry the heavy structure above. Years later, City Engineers, saying they considered the building “sag proof” cut into
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Don’t Look at the Scoreboard
“Play your game and your plan. Don’t look at the scoreboard.”
– Coach John Wooden
Head Coach, UCLA Men’s Basketball
(October 14, 1910 – )
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he marches to the beat
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