Posts by Carol Ross
Encore
I’m just finishing reading the book, Encore by Marc Freedman. In addition to being a writer on the role of aging baby boomers in society, Freedman is a social entrepreneur. The subtitle of his book is "Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Your Life." It’s a well-written treatise on why the traditional…
Read MoreOverflowing on a Summer Evening
As a follow-up to my last post about working from heart as well as head, I’ve been blessed to see role models in action. I recently attended a party where the host works completely from the heart, in the business world. His emphasis on the quality of his relationships, his gratefulness of what is right…
Read MoreCase Study: Edwina Froehlich
Edwina Froelich may not be household name, but millions of mothers who have nursed a child, have been influenced by her wisdom. Edwina died recently and her community lives on, in the form of La Leche League International. A Wall Street Journal article is telling in how Froehlich came to have a bigger voice: "Meeting…
Read MoreGood to Great = Letting Go of Control
This post from the WSJ is a familiar story: Passionate entrepreneur starts a company, grows the biz to where what made them successful starting out is now a liability. Hires a president to run the company and scale it. Founder has trouble letting go, afraid that her original vision will be changed and that her…
Read MoreWorking with Head and Heart
The Universe must be trying to tell me something. While I am adept at using both head and heart in working with clients, I’ve failed miserably with my family. After the second blow-up with a family member in less than 24 hours, my husband said: "You seem to get along with your clients, but when…
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