Posts by Carol Ross
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Understanding my life's work continues to be a work in progress. Just when I think I have a handle on my work, I see a new wrinkle. Lately, I've been pondering and embracing this idea: "Everyone has a story to tell…and a gift to give." It's what I used as an icebreaker at my recent…
Read MoreBe Unreasonable. Be Inspired.
A few weeks ago, I received an email from my friend, George, who teaches entrepreneurship at University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business: “I’m currently out of the country, but if I wasn’t, I would be attending an awesome event called the Unreasonable Scrimmage, this Saturday. I know they are looking for more fabulous skilled individuals to…
Read MorePoem As Food for the Soul: The Fat of the Land
A friend emailed me this morning with a poem from The Writer’s Almanac about summer family reunions. Photo by djtansey She advised: Click on the link to listen to Garrison Keillor read the poem aloud. It’s much better that way. So I did. I read along while listening to the woodsy voice of the long…
Read MoreWill You Join Me in Chicago on July 19?
I recently sent an email with the subject line, "Will You Join Me in Chicago on July 19?" to people who have attended my webinars and workshops over the last few years. The body of the email detailed a meetup that I've organized–dinner at a favorite restaurant near the campus of Northwestern University, my alma…
Read More100 Days and 5 Minutes To Spread Beauty Across the Miles
I wandered into a treasure trove of beauty today, when I went to this fine art photographer's site, davidleaser.com, and found stunning pictures of flowers. The best part is that he makes his photographs available as free e-cards! 100 spectacular visuals of exquisite flowers with names like Peruvean Dancer and Pretty Much Picasso and Solar…
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