Posts by Carol Ross
Doing Good in the World
Sometimes, people think of doing good in the world as a big splashy project with lofty goals and wide visibility. Photo by teamstickergiant. In reality, doing good, and having an impact, has more to do with a consistent effort over time, and staying true to your mission. I was reminded of this by two recent…
Read MoreNot yet ready to retire but not sure what's next? I'm moderating a webinar on Encore Careers for the Northwestern Club of Colorado on Jan 18 at 5pm MT. Open to the public. For details and registration: http://bit.ly/hmqDeM
Read MoreEncore Webinar on January 18
I'm moderating a webinar on Encore Careers for the Northwestern University Club of Colorado on January 18 at 5pm Mountain Time. This event is open to the public. Registration closes the morning of Jan 18. See below for more information: U.S. Census statistics indicate a talent shortage by the year 2018. Yet, 78 million Baby…
Read MoreWisdom 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…
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