Posts by Carol Ross
Creaky Joints
One of the joys of this work is connecting with spirited individuals–people who are actively working on a cause that helps others and loving every minute of it. Next month, I'm giving a talk at the Juvenile Arthritis (JA) 2009 National Conference. The title of my talk is "Finding Your Voice." My goal is to…
Read MoreLeaving a Steady Paycheck to Be An Entrepreneur
Someone recently posed these questions to me: "If you didn't have the means (financially) by which to pursue an entrepreneur's lifestyle and build your own business, would you still do it?" "If you still worked for a corporation, would you still pursue an entrepreneur's lifestyle and build your own business?" Photo by divemasterking2000 I've been…
Read MoreThe Stunning Result of 10+ Years of Work
My friend, Dave, sent me this video of land that was recently designated for public use in Traverse City, Michigan. It's a pristine piece of property on a peninsula jutting into the Grand Traverse Bay, that includes meadow and virgin forests and the remnants of a long-forgotten orchard. Dave and many others worked for over…
Read MoreSir Ken Robinson on Talent and Passion
Ready for a humorous, entertaining and educational conversation about talent and passion? The following video is a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson, an expert on creativity. It's over an hour long and well-worth every minute: Notice his wonderful use of story and then articulation of the main points that lead us to new ideas on…
Read MoreEvangelists and Community-Building
How do you support evangelists, when you don't believe in evangelism? A friend of mine, who is passionate about bringing the human spirit into business (something near and dear to my heart), cringed when I talked about how he could support his evangelists–people who believe in his ideas and want to help spread them. His…
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