Posts by Carol Ross
Forget the Latte, Take the HOV Lane
Most days, I’m lucky to have a 30-second commute, down a couple flights of stairs to my home office. Recently, I had to be cross town first thing in the morning, in the south part of Denver, making my commute considerably longer. HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes in the Denver area can be used if…
Read MoreHow Can I Support You?
This is a question that is often forgotten in networking. Like the proverbial neighbor who borrows one too many cups of sugar, your relationships will suffer if the giving is always in one direction. I’ve found most people are more than willing to help when they genuinely like you and value what you are trying…
Read MoreCreating Focus from Overwhelm
This blog posting by social networking analyst, Jeremiah Owyang, gives a great inventory of web-based tools that are available today, many of which weren’t around five or even three years ago. The list is overwhelming. And it underscores why it’s critical to have a strategy about the right technology mix for reaching your audience. It…
Read MoreUsing Technology to Get Out the Vote
This Fast Company article by top blogger, Robert Scoble, shows how the presidential candidates are using a mix of technologies to reach different audiences, and to turn those into votes. The concept applies whether you are creating a community of supporters for a presidential nomination or a community that resonates with your remarkable wisdom. (And…
Read MoreWe’re All Bozos on the Bus
Perfection is the enemy of our humanity. Lately, I’ve been wondering if I can do it all, be creative enough, and keep it together, at least until I’ve gotten off the phone with the last client. Can I be wise enough, add enough value, be charming enough, be quick-witted enough, be compassionate enough in the…
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