Posts by Carol Ross
Why I Love Being a Boundary Crosser
In my recent interview with Dan Pink for the Northwestern Club of Colorado, we covered a number of topics: from why persistence trumps talent (to which I chimed in that persistence/commitment also trumps passion), to why an education guru under the older Bush administration reversed her stand on ways to improve schools, to what Dan…
Read MoreFalling In Love….With Improv
Ever since I took two theatre improv workshops a few weeks ago, I've had this fascination and excitement inside. It's a bit like falling in love. Things seem new again. My creative juices look for the "Yes, and…" (instead of "Yes, but") in daily life. I seek out opportunities to bring more improv into whatever…
Read MoreDo You Know the Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon?
Most entrepreneurs know they need to be heads down, focused, in order to achieve their goals. And along the way they see the value of having their ducks in a row—whether it's identifying who they are trying to attract or crafting a compelling message or developing a solid business model. The entrepreneur's secret weapon has…
Read MoreMarch 8 Career Event With Daniel Pink
Sorry for the long absence and the late notice. For those of you who are in the Denver area, don't miss this chance to see Dan Pink speak on March 8 at 6:30pm. Click here to register. If you've been following this blog, you'll know that Pink is the one who coined the term, "boundary…
Read MoreMarch 8 Career Event + Books Worth Reading
For those of you in the Denver area, please join me on March 8 for a special evening with Dan Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. I'll interview Dan on the topic of "Career Success in the New Decade." (BTW–I've been waiting years for Dan's traveling schedule to bring him to Denver. If you…
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