Posts by Carol Ross
Ruth Had It Right
A friend of mine sent this "recipe" from Ruth Bernhard, a world-class photographer, who died recently at the age of 101. Recipe for a Long and Happy Life by Ruth Bernhard Never get used to anything Hold on to the child in you Keep your curiosity alive Trust your intuition Delight in simple things Say…
Read MoreYes, It Can Be Easy
Several people have told me they really liked my holiday e-card this year. In case you missed it, here it is. The story that I like to tell is that it was easy to do. Yes, easy. Here’s how it happened. Early December, Andrea Lee, who I interacted with briefly at the International Coach Federation…
Read MoreReflections on the Year
Here’s a great exercise for looking back on the year from my coach, Shirley Anderson: At year’s end, I generally ask my clients to list 25 things they are most proud of accomplishing in the past year. And also, what do they regret or wish had turned out differently. I think you’ll find it totally…
Read MoreMoles in the Snow
If you hadn’t heard, Denver got socked with a heck of a snowstorm. Judging from the many hours that my husband spent outside shoveling snow off the driveway, I think it’s one of the bigger storms since we moved here over 15 years ago–well over 2 feet in 24 hours. Here’s a picture of my…
Read MoreLeader as Storyteller
I interviewed Steve Denning, known as one of the founders of the movement to use storytelling in organizations, for my podcast, Leading With A Whole New Mind. Steve has written several books on using stories in a purposeful way to achieve business objectives. His latest book, The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling: Mastering the Art and…
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