Posts by Carol Ross
Think to Talk or Talk to Think?
My friend, Richard, raised my awareness recently about two dominant modes that people operate from: Do you think to talk? On the Myers-Briggs scale, I’m a slight introvert. I often prefer email communication to phone conversations, blogging to speaking opportunities, journaling to a therapy session. Why? Because writing allows me to think to talk. The…
Read MoreAre You Curious, Fearful, Panicked, or Optimistic?
I’m noticing that I seem to be going around in circles, in a good way. For the last several months, I’ve been the optimistic entrepreneur, working on a new venture (www.abiggervoice.com), seeing my revenues continue to increase year over year, and knowing that even in a down cycle, there’s still a lot of money in…
Read MoreHow to Empower Your Team
A kindred spirit from my work on A Bigger Voice wanted her staff to push through barriers in the workplace. She had this saying printed on stickers, for distribution to her team: "Proceed until apprehended." I can’t help but smile when I run across this kind of spirit. What’s your favorite saying at work to…
Read MoreWhat Makes You Angry?
Something wonderful is happening with my work on A Bigger Voice, the social entrepreneur venture that helps innovators with remarkable wisdom create stunning results and sustainability. This week, I got angry. And frustrated. And impatient. I was angry because I saw the arrogance that comes with top down thinking and insularity. When I know the…
Read MoreThe 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…
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