Madness & The Moon

“The sage points at the moon.
The student sees only the finger.”
—Taoist Proverb

“I don’t wish to go among mad people!” said Alice,
“You really can’t help that,” said the Cheshire Cat, “because most everyone is.”
— Alice Through the Looking Glass
by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

Light Emerges from Darkness

“There is a field beyond all notions of right and wrong. Come, meet me there.”
— Rumi
Sufi Poet and Mystic
1207 – 1273

Lots of people are upset about lots of things — some, with actual reason.  On reflection, it seems to come down to being Critical of Ourselves or Critical of Others.

INCANTATION

Jennifer StJohn, founder of The Fusion Group, had a profound impact on so many lives. There was a sense of magic about her. She brought passion for life into every place she entered. Those of us who had the opportunity to be with her, found her sense of excitement contagious.

Jennifer was a consummate entrepreneur, businesswoman, and counselor. She was a powerful ally, helping clients […]

Making & Keeping

The Sales & Counselor Selling Series

Stock offerings are launched by making promises.
Lofty stock prices are guaranteed by keeping them!

Elections are won by making promises.
Legacies are secured by keeping […]

The Hidden Good

“It’s one thing to see the obvious bad in the world. Quite another to discover (or become) the hidden good.”
—Robert Thomas

Perhaps we’ve stepped through the looking glass, entering a world precisely opposite of that which we truly desire.

Honesty is on the ropes.  […]

Beren & the Elders

The Sales & Counselor Selling Series

Beren, among many young braves, was called to speak to the Tribal Council about a difficult issue.  There would be no decision until all of the Council Elders agreed upon a course of action.  Planning to set the discussion on a course to a successful end, Beren resolved […]

“The Beginning of Wisdom is the Definition of Terms”

—Socrates
Greek Philosopher who wrote nothing down
but was immortalized in Plato’s dialogues
(470-399 BCE)

What if there was a discipline, simple really, that would direct our communication practice?

Love.  One little word.  One big question.  […]

Poised for Outrage

The Sales & Counselor Selling Series

“Don’t understand me so quickly!”
–Yul Brynner as Chris
in “The Magnificent Seven”

Have you noticed that people are “Poised for outrage”?  Cutting […]

Things Change

“People change and forget to tell each other.”
—Lillian Hellman

“He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winged life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity’s sun rise.”
—William Blake

The “F” Word

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

“Today’s discussion is brought to you by the letter F.”

Then.  It was a tough neighborhood.  We were tough to teach, tough to love and tough on each other.  We knew the limits.  We knew just how […]

Tribute to Wisdom

This week we remember Jennifer StJohn, our Chairman & CEO.

There are very few people these days who impart wisdom, genuine care and a desire to serve.  Even fewer that leave an impact on your career and life in general. Jennifer StJohn was one of those individuals.  Those of us who had the opportunity to be in her orbit, sit down for a consult or experience her teachings, […]

Thanksgiving: Getting Our Goat

“He who knows that enough is enough… has enough.”
—Tao Te Ching
Lao Tsu

“We never know what is enough
until we know what’s more than enough…”
— Billie Holiday

 
It’s a holiday!  And a favorite of ours!

It’s Not Your Job to be Brilliant

We are pleased to share an interview with The Fusion Group’s Vice President, Danielle Bolla, published by finews.asia.

In the interview, Danielle discusses being aware of your own communication habits:

• Are you speaking more than you’re listening?
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