Posts by Carol Ross
Staying Sane in an Insane World
It has been over six months since I largely checked out of the working world to recharge and "fill up the well". I'm back in the saddle, but there's no guarantee that I won't go down the same path of burn out again, given my previous M.O. Photo by tj scenes My friend, Richard, who…
Read MoreNetworking Effectively = Increased Happiness
Say what? I just made the connection this morning. Over the weekend, I went to a screening of the documentary, happy. It was all about the science of happiness and included fascinating social science and brain science research. Including the fact that when you do something nice for someone else, physiologically, it’s the equivalent of…
Read MoreHad an OMG moment this morning, reading about a new application of Lego Serious Play–for use in journalistic interviews when the topic is controversial and involves a complex social reality (e.g., What is Israel? What is Palestine?) See legoviews.com for more. I was trained in Lego Serious Play nearly a decade ago by my good…
Read MoreFree Screening of Movie, HAPPY
Want to know the secret to happiness? Join me and others for a free screening of a new film, HAPPY, in the Denver area on Feb 11 at 2pm. This screening is being hosted by a leadership development company, Xponents, owned by my good friend, Deb Siverson. And because you know me, you're invited! Click…
Read MoreUsing Social Media To Grow Your Movement
I was inspired by my friend, Sally Spencer-Thomas with her blog post, "Five Things You Can Do With Social Media to Prevent Suicide and Promote Mental Health". A psychologist and teacher turned non-profit CEO, Sally is part of a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to suicide prevention. No matter what your cause, you can learn…
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