Skills to Learn This Summer

For many of us, the era of summer break is a thing of the past. I sometimes miss lazy summer days and the two-month break from reality but there’s so much more I can do now as a full-time employed 20-something. While many people are taking vacations and finding any moment to relax, you should use this time to learn …

Productivity Secrets to Live By: Implementing Work Sprints Into Your Day

Written by Samantha Proctor What does productivity look like? It probably looks different to you than it does to me. To share a little story–on so many occasions, I tell my husband “I feel like we’ve had a productive day!” He then looks at me, laughs, and usually disagrees. When I look at what we do on a typical day, …

Time Management Tips For When You Work Alone

If you read our blog post last week, you learned how working around people (like in our Coworking space!) helps your brain focus better. It’s scientifically proven that working around another person who is exerting effort will help you work too. But we understand you can’t always make time for our space or you simply need a break from people. …

Here’s What You Missed: April

If the saying, April Showers brings May Flowers rings true – it’s going to be a beautiful May in Lawrenceville! We know that the rain and storms we’ve had may have kept you out of the office, but we want to make sure you’re caught up on all things Cornerstone! Here’s What You Missed: – Cornerstone Members’ Luncheon – On …

How Sharing a Meal is Creating Community Change

Getting creative when you’re wanting to refresh your business is difficult. There are only so many ways or so much money you can spend on your team. But in 2014, the city of Chicago took a new and effective approach to reaching their community. They started On The Table, where individuals gather into small groups around a table for a …

How To Use Social Media for Customer Engagement

Part of refreshing your business is taking another look at your social media strategy. It’s not enough to have a profile on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., but your accounts need to be active with creative content. Taking a unique approach to each platform will allow your brand to stand out among the rest of those in similar fields. Through …

Empowering Our Girls for Tomorrow

Empowering women shouldn’t start the moment they’re conscious of the differences surrounding them. Teaching them of their power and ability should start at a young age. Whether it’s your daughter, sister, student, niece, or goddaughter, help them realize all they’re capable of so they grow them into smart and courageous women. There are a few ways you can build up …

Our Reading List: Contemporary Books for Women By Women

In true modern fashion, these books redefine femininity while also restructuring our ideas of female beauty and women in the workforce. Examining the modern woman and the ways our culture has grown since the first and second waves of feminism helps us envision where we’ll be in the future. Check out some current writers who are shaping the future for …

Our Reading List: Classic Books for Women by Women

Women have used literature to break through male dominated fields for centuries. The first documented account of a female-published work in English is from Anne Bradstreet in the 17th century. However, Plato raved of Greek poet Sappho, one of the first feminist writers from the 6th century BCE. Through classic works of literature and contemporary memoir-style books, women have made …

Day Job to Day Dreamer: Margaret Grove

Written by Jayne Madigan The woman who inspired me the most is my aunt, Margaret Grove. In her late 40’s, after raising four children and going through a difficult divorce, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She went to law school and graduated at the top of her class, later becoming a very successful attorney in …