Posts by Carol Ross
Cool Things I HAVE to Share
Every once in awhile, something evokes a *true* OMG moment. A product or service that makes you smile, from ear to ear. Here are things that have made me jump for joy recently: Undo Send on Gmail. Oops! How many of you have sent something you regretted, moments after hitting the send button? When you…
Read MoreWhen The Universe Conspires to Get Your Butt in Gear
It's been awhile since I've blogged here. Okay, that's an understatement. It's been a heckuva long time. Months. (My Gremlin would like me to capitalize that word, underline in red and highlight in bright pink. I'm ignoring him.) I had a pile on my desk, now moved to another part of my office because it's…
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Entrepreneurs
Last night, I hosted a networking group, Coolest Women We Know. As part of the evening, I facilitated three women telling their stories of being an entrepreneur. It's one of my favorite things to do, uncovering wisdom through stories. The format is simple enough–10 minutes for each speaker, followed by Q+A from the audience. I…
Read MoreTears of Joy in a Flower Shop
Sometimes, a touchstone from the past can give us both joy and comfort in the present. This past week, I was in Chicago for business. Afterward, I rode the train from Chicago to Evanston, the town where my alma mater, Northwestern University, is located and where I had additional meetings with clients. Walking from the…
Read MoreIt’s About the Impact, Stupid.
One of my favorite sayings is, "The Universe gives you exactly what you need, when you need it, and no sooner." A few days ago, I received just that. Photo by dsearls Someone who had taken my Networking Naturally Program two years ago wrote to me with the following: "Just writing to let you know…
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