Productivity Hacks

New years day is essentially the ultimate refresh button. We take the bad habits and mistakes from the past year and dump them in the trash. As we look back on this past year, we have to wonder, where did it go? What did we do with all of the time we thought we had? […]

Bits and Pieces: Week 6

“If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” ― Roy T. Bennett, Staying focused and on purpose is a difficult thing to do.  To have a personal and professionally fulfilling career, understanding your purpose is essential.  Understanding what you wish to learn and grow and […]

Learning, Evolving & Growing

Get up from your desk and go take a whiff outside. Do you smell that? Fall is here, y’all! We don’t know about you, but there is something so refreshing about the cooler weather, leaves changing colors and pumpkin flavored everything! This time of the year brings big changes, not just with the season, but […]

Bits and Pieces: Week 2

Week 1 of Bits and Pieces helped us learn about mindful listening. How we need to listen and develop empathy when someone else is talking, not just think about how we are going to respond. When we practice mindful listening, we not only retain the information better, but we gain a better understanding of how […]

Bits and Pieces: Week 4

“In many mays effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to do their best.”  – Zig Zigler As communication and listening are so vitally important to continuity and success in our lives both personally and professionally, we will have a number of “Bits & Pieces” on the subject.  I personally experience situations […]

Staying Connected @ Cornerstone

At Cornerstone, we provide much more than just a place to meet. We provide an environment that encourages organic networking, the opportunity for new relationships, new leads, and of course, coffee. Our goal is for our members to find value in everything Cornerstone offers outside of its four walls. We work hard to build many […]

Bits and Pieces: Week 1

We are so lucky to work with so many brilliant people; people that love to pour their knowledge into us to help us grow as an individual and also thrive in a working environment. Bud Parker, of Novologic, is one of those people. He has a passion to coach and teach his employees what he […]

Bits and Pieces: Week 3

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw How many times have you been in a discussion or meeting and when the notes were published you wondered if you had been in the same meeting?  Or, you have been in a discussion and the audience does not seem to […]