Posts by Carol Ross
Why Commitment Trumps Passion
One of my big lessons this last year was this: Passion is not enough to change the world. That might sound strange, coming from a coach, whose job is to help people find their passion. I've met plenty of passionate people, individuals who found the thing that makes them jump out of bed in the…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
As a Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law, I took a jewelry box, with small square and rectangular compartments for rings and bracelets and slightly larger ones for necklaces, and turned it into a photo collage of my two sons. I cut out images from extra photos over the years, where part of the frame…
Read MoreKnow Thyself
Q: What skill is most critical to your own and/or your company's success? I came across this question on a discussion for a LinkedIn group. I wanted to share my response with readers of this blog. A: Know thyself. Photo by Esparta Why? If you aren't aware of your own limitations, you can't tap into…
Read MoreJeremiah Owyang, Part 3: Starting and Growing a Community
“People would rather have [a] knowing they are accepted and appreciated. That’s far more important than lining one’s wallet…This is about the core essence of humans connecting with other humans.” –Jeremiah Owyang In this last installment of my interview with Jeremiah Owyang, we talk about the increasing influence of communities, ways to kickstart a community,…
Read MoreJeremiah Owyang, Part 2: The Nature of Communities
“When you are spearheading a movement, you are relying on the groundswell that happens within the community. The community is in charge.” —Jeremiah Owyang In this second part of a three-part interview, Jeremiah Owyang talks about the nature of communities and the role of the community manager. Most surprising take-away? You can’t rely solely on…
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