In Memory of Cheri Tishman
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved colleague and dear friend, Cheri Tishman. Cheri joined Fusion nearly 26 years ago and was an integral part of our team. In her role as Client Relationship Manager, she was a trusted partner to clients and a bright presence in our everyday […]
The Fusion Experience
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.”― Aristotle Isn’t that the point of training? We call it Be, Do, Have. Be: You’re selected to attend training because there’s a skill to learn that will (hopefully) accelerate your career trajectory. It’s up to you to “be” […]
40 Years of Fusion Experience
As we reflect on our 40 years in business, we want to express our gratitude for the opportunity to serve you over the years. We would love to hear how your Fusion experience impacted your life, whether it was last week or 40 years ago. It’s your turn to share your story!
Fusion Remembers
On August 22nd, we mark the birthday of Fusion’s late Founder, Chairman and CEO, Jennifer St. John. We were fortunate to work with someone who valued our contributions, and provided numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth to help us better serve you – our valued clients. We’re proud of what she accomplished in her […]
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. Integrity has taken a break. It may not be the […]
Shedding Light on Laughter
“Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children.” — Khalil Gibran “There are two kinds of light — the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.” — James Thurber Laughter is the greatest indicator of upset resolved, occlusion […]
This July, Think about Dependence
“We must all hang together. Or assuredly we shall all hang separately!” – Benjamin Franklin American Printer, Writer, Speaker Founding Father (1706 – 1790) Fusion is and requires a miracle.
Eight Spinning Plates
Balance is not “Binary” (The Dismissal of Artificial Goals) “Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” — Robert Fulghum, American Author Contemporary Culture, with its politically correct and dogmatic standards and expectations for every aspect of life, has rendered […]
No Excuses
“I’m hopeful that the reforms that the secretary and the administration are undertaking will resolve the flaws in the current system that I inherited.” – S. Elizabeth Birnbaum Outgoing Director of the Minerals Management Service Was the “First high-profile government official to resign in connection with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of […]
What We Believe and Why
1. We believe a human being to be a composite of mind, body and spirit — so our work is not limited to physical skills; but instead connects with the whole being — and the whole company — enhancing skills, enlarging ideas and elevating intentions. 2. We believe that ethics (and integrity) are the missing […]
“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson, Writer, Philosopher, (1803 –1882) It’s been a dark time: financially, politically, emotionally. It’s been easy to see the comets, burning brightly for a second then flaming out. Look again – People going to work. Serving silently. Still committed to duty, honor, community. Stars, helping you find your way. In such times […]
As We Approach the New Year
We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday and a prosperous New Year filled with exciting opportunities. Allow us to share this end-of-year Fusion Tradition, The Story of the Silver Dollar The Fusion Group® We will be taking a hiatus to catch our breath to renew and refocus on helping you in […]
In Memory of Jennifer St John
Founder & Chairman of The Fusion Group Jennifer was a storyteller. The following is a story from her book, Ten Zen – “Learning is Letting Go.” The words she wrote and the stories she told were powerful in driving a concept or idea home. She leveraged the art of storytelling to help people think deeper […]
I am! I said.
“What is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Little Prince Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste, Comte de Saint Exupéry French Aristocrat, Author & Airman 1900 — 1944 There’s a war on. A multitude of wars against the very existence of the miraculous core of a human being — the ineffable human spirit. Against the sheer numbers of […]
By Another Door
“Some answers come not by thinking, but by feeling.” — J. R. StJohn So, you’ve come a long way, spent the night in the hotel across the street, put on your serious suit and the good tie. Walked in a caravan with your computers, gear, and handouts. Hung your coats, laid out the materials and organized the […]
Abrasion Factor
“Non Illegitimus Carborundum.” (Latin) Don’t let the Bastards wear you down! Is there a business, a career, a life that doesn’t wear you down? There’s a certain amount of “sand in the syrup” wherever you work or live. We have to respect the dull but required procedures which, if adhered to, may inoculate you against reprisals […]
Noblesse Oblige
(The Obligations of Nobility) If not Me, Who? If not Here, Where? If not Now, When? Hillel’s Challenge On a high hill, in a stone castle with his wife, lived a wealthy nobleman. In the castle’s great bedchamber were two strong boxes, bound in iron and faced with leather, filled with all manner of riches, […]
The Feeling in the Room
One moment our bodies are healthy and vibrant and the next… well not so much. I found myself in one of those “not so much” moments, where I experienced life more through my senses and a little less through my intellect. What I noticed is how the room changed when various people entered or departed… […]
Ancora Imparo
“And still I am learning!” – Michelangelo “Learning on the job is essential to judging!” – John Paul Stevens, Associate Justice United States Supreme Court (1920- 2019) “The New” is upon us!
The Guru at the Dining Room Table
“Guru Maharaj Ji. There can be no biography of him. Facts are few, stories many. As he said, he was ‘nobody.’ He gave no discourses; the briefest, simplest stories were his teachings. Sometimes he sat in silence, but bliss and peace poured down on us. He said one can reach God while fulfilling his or […]
What is Culture?
What is culture, but the way we live — together? Culture is defined by the things we do together, and the ways in which we do them “in the commons.” Some things are accepted, and acceptable. Others aren’t. First we experiment, then we form personal habits which morph into shared customs, then – over time… […]
Life is a Game
“The soft-minded man always fears change. He feels security in the status quo, and he has an almost morbid fear of the new. For him, the greatest pain is the pain of a new idea.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil-Rights Leader (1929 – 1968) Recommended any good books lately? How about a great movie?
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) We hold certain virtues and achievements in high […]
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, […]
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 them! Weddings are begun by making promises. Marriages are secured by keeping them! Mortgages are begun by making promises. Mortgage Backed Securities are […]
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. Integrity has taken a break. It may not be the […]
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 to speak […]
“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. Whether it’s loving your work, your spouse, that ‘67 Mustang convertible, or even the environment – everyone defines it […]
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 you off halfway through a sentence? That they see you as “evil incarnate” before they’ve heard your entire premise? Especially when there’s an emotional charge in […]
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 much misbehavior was acceptable, and just how much softness was tolerable. We […]
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 […]
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! (We humbly beg pardon for those of you outside of the United States. It’s our feast day, […]
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? Are you guiding clients to implement your solutions with organized, actionable recommendations? Are they able to re-tell your […]
