Posts by Carol Ross
Power Chicks in Houston
I was in Houston last week to work with a group of budding wisdom entrepreneurs–members of a women's networking group, lovingly known as the Power Chicks. (There was also one Power Dude, as you'll see from the following videos.) At the end of the three hours, all of the participants had identified a next step…
Read MoreCool Things
With the Internet, sharing cool things is so much easier. A few cool things I've stumbled upon or which others have brought to my attention: Cool article Bright Ideas for Dark Days. Article about how some companies in the UK are finding opportunities in the recession. Cool ideas Vocation Vacations. Service that matches mentors passionate…
Read MoreDan Pink: Finding New Ways to Connect to Community
I'm a big fan of Daniel Pink's work and discovered him when I read his book, A Whole New Mind, several years ago. Since then, I've been following what he's been up to via his blog. You might even say that I'm part of his tribe. I'm an evangelist for his wisdom–using the creative right…
Read MoreDavid Kelley, Advocate for A Whole New Mind
Just read Fast Company's interview with David Kelley, co-founder of the design firm, Ideo. This quote from Kelley, which could have come right out of the book, A Whole New Mind, jumped out at me: "My contribution is to teach as many people as I can to use both sides of the brain, so that…
Read More25 Random Thoughts
Riffing off of the recent meme on "25 Random Things About Me," and not having a clear idea of what I wanted to blog about but knowing that much has gone on since I last posted, I'm trying out "25 Random Thoughts." Maybe this is the antidote to the blogger's version of writer's block. Here…
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