Posts by Carol Ross
Wisdom from PostSecret
If you've never visited the blog, PostSecret, do. It gives a glimpse into our humanity that is rarely seen or felt, in such a visceral way. Photo by Foxtongue My friend, Sally Spencer-Thomas, recently saw the founder of PostSecret, Frank Warren, speak at a conference and blogged about what she learned. It's a brilliant post. …
Read MoreHow a Community Pioneered a New Way of Funding Cancer Research
I was inspired by a blog posting, The Cause to Find Cancer Causes: Direct Funding for Cancer Research by Crowd Sourcing from Millions on Causes, written by Harvard researcher, Eric Ding. Okay, it's not a title that rolls off the tongue. But what is easily talked about and remembered is this: Three years ago, Ding…
Read More5 Tips for Starting the New Year
I love the start of things, including a new year. The feeling of a clean slate and a sense of possibility are exciting. Photo by Robotclaw666. Here are my top 5 tips for starting off on the right foot: Set your intentions for the new year. Several years ago, I came up with Six Questions…
Read MoreHoliday Greetings in a Digital World
In a digital world, the traditional Christmas card has fallen out of favor with lots of people. I still enjoy getting cards in the mail at this time of year, with a handwritten note, or even the obligatory newsletter and photos. But the connection made with other types of holiday greetings can be even stronger.…
Read MoreMaking the Numbers Come Alive
I continue to see Google doing stuff right. In this thank you video to its GoogleAd customers, they don't just talk about the amount of money they've donated to charity or the number of people touched. They bring the numbers to life. It's a wonderful example of putting numbers into a human context that resonates…
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