Posts by Carol Ross
The Discomfort of Boundary Crossing
I did some boundary crossing yesterday, in person. I attended a networking event, a once a month luncheon with lots of suits–literally a sea of Baby Boomers in gray suits, who work in or service clients in Corporate America. The luncheon is hosted by a prominent athletic club, where club actually means wood paneled rooms…
Read MoreThin Air Summit
Simon just told about an event in Denver, Nov 7-9 to learn about social media, the Thin Air Summit, billed as "A New Media Conference in the Mile High City." The keynote speakers are Dave Taylor and Jeremiah Owyang, who I’ve mentioned several times on this blog. (Faithful readership of Jeremiah’s blog is akin to…
Read MoreSackbut Serenade
When was the last time you heard a sackbut? Say what? Don’t worry. I’m not getting personal here. A sackbut is the precursor to the modern trombone. And if you are curious as to what it sounds like, you’re in luck. The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado is hosting a special performance this evening (October…
Read MoreCase Study: CarePages and Instant Communities
A friend who I had not heard from since last year recently sent me an invitation to CarePages, an “online community of millions of people coming together to share the challenges, hopes and triumphs of anyone facing a life-changing health event.” The About Page states: “Through personalized websites, members can relate their stories, post photos and update friends…
Read MoreThe Ugly Truth About Coaching Businesses
I talked today to a friend who I met several years ago, as members of an association for professional coaches. While the national association is going strong, our local chapter disbanded a few years ago. We reminisced about coaches we knew from the local chapter and where they are now. I was struck by how…
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