The Power of the “Coffee Bar” Chat Remote work has gifted workers a host of new benefits: an easy commute from the bed to the home office, a fridge stocked with your favorites (that no coworkers can steal) and time saved you would’ve lost to pavement and brake lights. But it’s also stolen a critical part of corporate culture: the …
Hosting a client meeting can feel like a big moment, whether you have known your client for years or you are meeting them for the first time. These interactions set the tone for the relationship. They show your professionalism, your preparation, and the care you put into your work. When your workplace is Cornerstone Coworking, you also gain an environment …
We spend a lot of time thinking about our jobs, including what we do every day, how we show up for our teams, and where we want to go next. But here’s something that often gets overlooked: the learning doesn’t stop once school ends or once you’ve landed the job you dreamed about. In fact, lifelong learning might just be …
So you’ve nailed down your brand identity. Congratulations — that’s a big accomplishment! You’ve spent the last several weeks, months or maybe even years developing and fine-tuning your vision, mission and target audience. You’ve established your brand personality and determined the best colors, fonts and visual elements to include in your marketing materials. Now what? Do you focus on social …
In-person. Remote. Hybrid. The return to the office in the years following the pandemic has highlighted for many of us the pros and cons of different working arrangements. Some of us adjusted well to the “new normal” of remote work and resisted returning to the morning traffic. Others missed the office community and collaboration — and not having to deal …
Networking. Some of us thrive while networking. For others, well, it’s a bit more of a struggle! Whether you fall on either side of the networking ditch or land somewhere in the middle, you can always refine the way you collaborate with other business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals. Here are some things we’ve learned to help you prepare for that …
Does AI Deserve a Seat at the Marketing Table? A potentially controversial take on the tech takeover Be honest: When you read the title, did you think, “Great, another article complaining that AI is taking jobs.”? What would you say if we told you we used AI to brainstorm this post? Whether you’re a writer, graphic designer or a leader …
What makes Cornerstone different from other coworking spaces? That’s a great question and we’re so glad you asked! 😉 First and foremost, Cornerstone has been around since 2013. That’s a long time, and over the years, we’ve had the chance to learn the ropes, figure out what works, and understand what you need—while cutting out what doesn’t. In these past …
Networking can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re naturally shy or uncomfortable in social settings. However, with a few strategies and mindset shifts, you can transform those nervous jitters into confident connections. Here’s how to go from awkward to amazing in your networking efforts: Shift Your Mindset Instead of viewing networking as a chore, see it as an opportunity …
Joel’s upbringing, education, career, hobbies, and lifestyle all share a similar trait: being consistently nomadic. Joel was raised in a Navy family, so while he was technically born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (yes that’s a real place!), he was raised in Norfolk. And Dallas. And Ft. Worth. And Jacksonville, FL. In fact, Joel moved every two years until he started high …
