Posts by Carol Ross
Engage Your Followers With Backstory
I've blogged a lot recently about story. And the part of story that I love the most is backstory–the story behind the story. I ran across blogs for two artists, one a chorale composer and the other a photographer, who go beyond just showing their wares. They give the backstory. Ken Kaminesky is a photographer…
Read MoreSlowing Down the Mind
"I have no idea what you just said." These are the words that came out of a mentor's mouth, after listening to me talk uninterrupted, about things going on in my newest business, My Alumni Link. It's not the first time I've heard those words. One of my friends had told me this about a…
Read MoreHamlet’s Blackberry and Thanksgiving Dinner
I recently finished the book, Hamlet's Blackberry, by William Powers. The author gives voice to nagging questions in the minds of anyone with Internet connectivity and multiple screens in their home and work environment (which is pretty much everyone I know): "Is being more digitally connected *really* a good thing?" Powers answers the questions: "How…
Read MoreHow Leaders Inspire Followers
Leaders who impact me most are the ones who are comfortable in their own skin. This is not the same as charisma. Nor is it the same as being authoritative. (Although you can have both and be comfortable in your own skin as well.) It is that feeling of transparency, authenticity, realness–being one of us…
Read MorePersonality Poker: A Case Study in Boundary Crossing
Personality Poker is a different kind of assessment tool for capturing one's personality quickly. It's also a great example of the collision of multiple worlds: personality assessments, Formula One racing, and Las Vegas poker. Think I'm a bit crazy? See for yourself. Read the story of how it was developed. Key take-aways from this wonderful…
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