Posts by Carol Ross
Abundance During a Recession
I've never felt abundance like I have during this recession. It's a paradox. As my monthly income has dropped to its lowest level in years, and the sales cycle is longer than I ever imagined, I'm experiencing abundance. Photo by *sean. Abundance looks like this: Getting a gift certificate in the mail for a 30-minute…
Read MoreAre You Worth Following?
When I first started working on A Bigger Voice, back in December 2007, I discounted the role of personal leadership/development in turning an idea into a sustainable movement. I was more concerned with what wisdom entrepreneurs need to do, rather than how they need to be. Ironic, given that I've been a professional coach since…
Read MoreWisdom from Three Cups of Tea Author
I posted on my other blog about a talk that Greg Mortenson, author of the book, Three Cups of Tea, gave in Denver this month. It had a profound impact on me. I wanted to share a few quotes by Mortenson, who has spent over a decade working on the ground in Pakistan and Afghanistan…
Read MoreWhy I Want My Sons to Be Entrepreneurs
As my sons got into the car for the 15-minute ride to school, I shared with them a secret wish: "I hope some time during your life, you become an entrepreneur." The 16-year old, who may be doomed to be a scientist in some government lab in New Mexico or a software developer in a…
Read MoreConnecting Over Achieving
I continue to be impressed with the capabilities of Facebook, even though I'm only an occasional user. Seems like each time I log on, there's a new capability that allows me to connect with others in a way that is most comfortable for the individual. Sometimes, it's via a blog post. Other times, it's a…
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