Posts by Carol Ross
5 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…
Read MoreHow’s That LinkedIn Profile Working For You?
Yeah, I know that's a bit snarky. Honestly, most people aren't happy with their LinkedIn profile, but they don't do anything about it. It's like having a bad haircut and hoping 1) no one notices (ummm, yeah) and 2) as it grows out, it will look better. (It never does.) Photo by Robert Glen Fogarty.…
Read MoreA lovely way to spend an evening: Sitting next to the Christmas tree, in a darkened room, save for the lights on the tree, lap cat and blanket, listening to late poet, John O'Donohue, talk about beauty: http://bit.ly/elHw3D
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