Posts by Carol Ross
Anchor and Twist: Defining a Wisdom Entrepreneur
In talking with others about the concept of A Bigger Voice, it’s been trial and error in finding the right words, to communicate clearly and concisely. This is important. Without crystallization of your message, of your wisdom, of the stunning result you are trying to create, and the story behind why you are doing this…
Read MoreChris Lowney: Leadership Lessons From a Jesuit Turned Investment Banker Turned Social Entrepreneur
This week, with the historic election of Obama, Americans clearly expressed something fundamental to the human experience–a yearning for our leaders to provide us with hope and inspiration. I could see it on the televised faces of the crowd gathered in Chicago’s Grant Park, overcome with emotion at the news that Obama had become President-elect…
Read MoreUnity is the Enemy of Political Freedom
"[O]nly tolerance for opposition and conflict can guarantee the survival of political freedom." –Susan Dunn, in the introduction to The Social Contract and the First and Second Discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau It’s been a long campaign season. I’ve wanted to blog about what I’ve been thinking and feeling, but couldn’t quite put words to it…
Read MoreOld-Fashioned Campaigning, Through the Internet
It’s been a long campaign season. On the eve of the U.S. election, I’ve enjoyed seeing how much a message and a cause could grow, by building both an online and offline community of like-minded citizens. It’s been a fascinating case study over time. So here’s one more article by the Wall Street Journal on…
Read MoreLetting Go of Proving Myself
I learned a big lesson last week. In preparing to be interviewed about my newest venture, A Bigger Voice, I talked with colleagues about my apprehension and my biggest nightmare–being speechless or fumbling for the right words to describe my passion. I know, it sounds silly. But this was my third try at the same…
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