Posts by Carol Ross
Just saw that Jason Fried, author of the book, Rework and founder of 37Signals, will be on a free webinar on July 29. Sign up at: http://bit.ly/9yZEmS . I reviewed his book on this blog last week–loved it!
Read MoreAligning Online Behavior With the Real World
This lucid and insightful presentation gives the clearest explanation I've seen on why the online world can be so awkward at times. I found myself taking mental notes of all the people I need to tell about this presentation, because their work could benefit from seeing it. The Real Life Social Network v2 The presentation,…
Read MoreSharing the Good Stuff: Resources for Work and Life
One of the joys of having a blog is being able to share the good stuff that I find, whether it's books, blogs, classes, or videos. Here's a list of resources worth sharing, for smarter work and better living. All of these speakers and authors provide truth that can spur us on to be our…
Read MoreReturn of That Wascally Rabbit
Four years ago, I blogged about problems with rabbits in my backyard and my failed attempts at getting rid of them. Photo by peet-astn. Now, it seems that life has taken an ironic turn. It always does, doesn't it? Since getting a cat a few years ago, and letting him out in the back yard,…
Read MoreCreating a Movement in 3 Minutes
Take a look at this incredible video by Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby: I particularly like the emphasis on the first follower–why being the first follower takes courage and should be embraced as an equal to the leader. This is also a great visual illustration of how the original idea morphs into something new…
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