Posts by Carol Ross
Upping Your Game
Many years ago, as a young engineer, I never thought about playing a bigger game. I just wanted to do my job, get paid, and go home to a quiet evening with my husband. What I’ve discovered over the years, as I’ve played a bigger game–connecting with more innovative thinkers, taking on more pioneering projects,…
Read MoreLast Gasp for Traditional Media?
I’m seeing signs everyday of the struggle for traditional media to remain relevant: The Wall Street Journal reported that Newsweek shed 20% of its staff, a result of lower ad revenue and newsstand sales. The most telling quote: "At a recent speech at Columbia University, [Newsweek Editor] Jon Meacham delivered a blistering response after he…
Read MoreThe Science of Leonardo
An interesting article from Ode magazine, titled, "The Wow of Physics," points to a classic boundary crosser. Fritjof Capra is a PhD physicist who uses Eastern philosophy with quantum physics to show how Leonardo DaVinci got it right on how the world really works, 500 years before anyone else. His book is The Science of…
Read MoreWays to Brainstorm: FlickrStorm, The Hub, and TED
How do innovators get their great ideas? Often by being exposed to lots of good material from different worlds. Some good stuff that I’ve found: FlickrStorm is a great tool that provides a collage of Flickr photos based on a theme, for example, "lemon" or "China." It’s a fun way to visually see unrelated things…
Read MoreMeatball Sundae and Johnny Bunko
Two of the blogs that I read on a consistent basis are ones written by Seth Godin and Daniel Pink. They were both authors before starting a blog. I enjoy their posts and it’s a treat when they come out with a new book. Both have new books which I recommend, for different reasons: Meatball…
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