Posts by Carol Ross
Hamlet’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…
Read MoreFit By Fifty–An Update
I'm overdue for an update on my challenge of becoming fit by the time I turn 50 years old. It's been nearly three months since I first announced my attempt at establishing a routine of regular exercise and a modified diet. Here's what I'm learning: I'm not alone. After blogging about this phenomena of adding…
Read MoreThe Power of Telling Your Story
It's natural that many wisdom entrepreneurs focus on getting their ideas into the world, rather than talking about themselves. Unfortunately, this is a fatal flaw that I've seen with more than one person. Photo by Vivianna_love In the discomfort, humility, and maybe even fear of being seen, the very cause that you work so hard…
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