Posts by Carol Ross
Sharing 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…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Backstory?
Back story sells. People want the inside scoop. The why and how, not just the what. I was talking with a woman who built a thriving graphic design business of twenty employees and then sold it. In fact, she's sold two businesses. She started a new career in health care, working as a physician administrator.…
Read MoreQuote from Seth Godin's newest book, Linchpin: "You need a platform that makes it easy to turn your insights into a movement. I'm trying to sell you on the idea of building a platform *before* you have your next idea, to view the platform building as a separate project from spreading your art." Very few…
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