Posts by Carol Ross
Wise 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?
Read MoreFive Things I Wish I Had Known Ten Years Ago
Like the old saying goes, “Hindsight is 20/20”. Here are 5 things I wish someone had told me 10 years ago: Success is an inside job. No matter how you define success, it starts with your mindset. Why? Because the most insidious limitations are the ones we put on ourselves. The way you view the world…
Read MoreLearning Community-Building From the Best
Community-building is work that feeds the soul. It not only does good in the world, it makes you a better human being, for having connected deeply to your fellow man (or woman). So I’m delighted to point to two resources for building community online and in-person: Online Community-Building If you’re a reader of the blog,…
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