Posts by Carol Ross
I Want to Work for Zappos
I want to work for Zappos. I thought I was unemployable after being a solopreneur/entrepreneur for the last six years. After listening to this keynote at the SXSW conference by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, I’m reconsidering. Okay, not really. I still love being on my own. But IF I ever went back to being…
Read MoreWhy Keeping Your Hands Busy Helps Your Mind
In working with teams, I see how individuals are so different from each other, and how those differences are perceived as good or bad. I sometimes hear about "the doodler," the person who can't stop themselves from drawing and doodling during meetings. One person told me that they literally have to sit on their hands…
Read MoreBiggest Mistakes Made By New Twitter Users
Recently, I've gotten new followers who are just starting out on Twitter. After just a couple of months actively using Twitter, I can see things that newbies should know in order to get the most out of this tool. Here's my list of biggest mistakes made by new Twitter users: Photo by dpstyles. Protecting your…
Read MoreThe Real Value of Music
My new friend, Camberley Bates, points me to an insightful speech, about the real value of music, given by a Karl Paulnack, director of music division of The Boston Conservatory. Paulnack was addressing the incoming freshman class. You'll never listen to music in the same way again. P.S. This speech was reprinted in its entirety…
Read MoreWhere the Future Lies: Snapping Up Michelle Obama’s Dress
I recently attended a presentation, via videoconference, by Christine Heckart, General Manager at Microsoft for their television division and most recently, their music division. She's a seasoned technologist with a big picture marketing bent and humility that is refreshing for someone in her position. (Slight tangent: Afterwards, I wondered if a man would ever display…
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