Posts by Carol Ross
Always Ask–And Answer–These Two Questions
[Full disclosure: I applied, and was selected, to be on the unpaid launch team for the book, To Sell is Human. I am one of 96 team members across the globe who got advance copies of the book, as well as the "first mover package" that comes with pre-ordering the book. My review below is…
Read MoreGifts Unnoticed
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of the gifts that arrive in my life daily, that go unnoticed. Here’s a run down: The gift of sleep. In my inbox this morning was a note from a friend who has had a series of health problems throughout this year, leading to multiple surgeries and trips to the…
Read MoreWise Voices from the Unreasonable Institute
This past summer, I volunteered my time to work with a “Fellow” from the Unreasonable Institute, an accelerator for social entrepreneurs from around the globe. One of the things that I admire about this organization is their ability to package wisdom and story in both written and visual form. It helps their cause and makes…
Read MoreThe Phone Rang…And My Life Changed
It was ten years ago this month that I learned my life would change. I had no idea how much it would change. I was just about to leave my office for the day, when the phone rang. It was a good friend, my first boss at the company that I had joined six years…
Read MoreHappiness at Work
WSJ article: Work as Labor or Love?, http://on.wsj.com/S5G8b5 . Online “Happiness at Work” survey of 11,000 people in 90 countries. Least happy are those in their 40’s. 25% more likely to be happy at a smaller company (less than 100 employees). Any surprises?
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