Posts by Carol Ross
Public vs. Private
In raising my sons, I’ve tried to impress upon them that habits formed in the privacy of our home can easily become unconscious habits in public. So for example, one son, who shall be unnamed, often eats with his mouth wide open, making sounds that I’d rather not hear. I remind him gently to close…
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In many ways, globalization is a good thing. The cost of many goods, manufactured or designed overseas, has decreased. We have lots more choices in the stores than ten years ago. Yet globalization is also creating expectations for employees of being available, more and more hours of the day. I noticed this with coaching clients…
Read MoreThe Questions We Ask
Andrea Lee has a great posting about the questions she asks to guide her daily life. Many years ago, Sam Keen, wrote an article about how the questions we ask determine who we are. So for those of you who know and admire Andrea (and I’m one of them), look at the questions she asks…
Read MoreLost and Found
Lost last week: Garage door opener Cell phone Prescription eye glasses (with high index lenses, Varilux progressive bifocals, and anti-reflective coating) Son, skiing at Copper Mountain Found last week: The wisdom of asking for help. Son in backseat finds garage door opener underneath driver’s seat. The goodness of strangers. Voice answering my cell phone informs…
Read MoreWho to Hang With
Michael Bungay Stanier, a coach I admire for his intelligence, creativity and business savvy, has written a great article, "Who’s Helping You Out?" He outlines his criteria for deciding who he spends his limited time with. And don’t we all have limited time? Here’s how Michael decides who to hang with: Who makes you laugh?…
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