Posts by Carol Ross
The 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…
Read MoreWhere Good Ideas Come From: Boundary Crossers!
I'm being a bit flip with the title of Steven Johnson's newest book, Where Good Ideas Come From. Honestly, I loved the book. Here's what I wrote about the book, using the Reading List application on LinkedIn: "I love this book, as it validates the value of boundary crossing–being immersed in more than one world.…
Read MoreJoy of (Re-)Connecting
Part of the beauty of communities is that once formed, the bonds can remain between members in the community for a long time. Over the years, I've played with the concept of virtual communities, through this blog and another blog for my coaching biz, and more recently, with social networking sites used for my work…
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