Posts by Carol Ross
Blogging, PR, and Social Networking
I’ve been spending alot of time on understanding how technology, communities, and remarkable wisdom come together. Along the way, I’ve come across some great resources that you may be interested in as well: Blogging Heroes by Michael Banks. Subtitle is “Interviews with 30 of the World’s Top Bloggers.” A fascinating look at what makes for a…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in an Ally
Part of the networking work under the umbrella of A Bigger Voice is finding allies who can support you on the journey. I found a great posting about what makes a good ally for innovators here. I’m fortunate to have many people in my network who fit this description and who have helped me deepen…
Read MoreVenturing into Twitter and LinkedIn
Okay, I feel like I’ve done my duty for the day. I filled out my Twitter profile, requested to follow a few people on Twitter, and asked a question to my connections on LinkedIn. Everything was going fine until I realized that I no longer had two people following me on Twitter and I did…
Read MoreOprah’s Big Give is a Big Bust
Okay, I’m imagining that I’m going to get alot of flack from Oprah fans. And this needs to be said. I watched the premiere episode of Oprah’s Big Give. Like many other people, I was touched by the emotion that the show evoked. I cry at movies all the time. People getting large sums of…
Read MoreThe Woman’s Version of Performance Anxiety
This past weekend, my husband asked me to stop at the ATM as part of my round of errands. My first thought: "Sure, and what is my PIN?" I had this sense that the PIN I had used for the last 15 years was not at my fingertips (literally). I comforted myself with the notion…
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