Posts by Carol Ross
10 Thoughts on Twitter, A Year Later
It was just about a year ago that I made a commitment to figuring out Twitter and using it on a regular basis. It's now part of my "eco-system" where I can find and interact with kindred spirits. A few observations, one year later: Twitter has honed my writing skills. I have to quickly get…
Read MoreYear-End Reflections and Planning for 2010
I've always loved the week between Christmas and New Year's, even when I had no vacation days left and found myself working in a deadly quiet office. It's in the stillness that my mind settles down enough to plan for the coming year and reflect on what I've learned from the previous year. It's also…
Read MoreGood News for Boundary Crossers in the Job Market
In a Wall Street Journal article, Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind, I was struck by how it described the need to inhabit more than one world to land tomorrow's plum job. The article makes it clear that being a specialist in one area doesn't cut it. Instead, the advice is…
Read MoreCareer and Workplace Advice from Dan Pink
I'm always thrilled when I can engage with bright minds on topics that I'm passionate about. In this interview with Dan Pink, we talk about core lessons for navigating a successful career from his book, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, including knowing who you are, playing to your strengths, being persistent and being of service…
Read MoreDanger: Aging Ahead
I recently attended an arts performance that was part of a festival celebrating "creative aging." I went because it was in my own backyard (Boulder), at a convenient time (Sunday afternoon) and featured a performing group that I enjoyed (Stories On Stage) at a discounted price ($10). The aging part didn't phase me until I…
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