What does it take to be an effective leader at work and in one’s community? Susan A. Capra, Shannon M. McNulty and Sarah F. King, partners at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois, recently shared their thoughts on the subject. “Many of the same elements it takes to win a case reflect the traits of […]
Now more than ever, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies rely on strong, energetic leadership to thrive during challenging times. At Better, we think it’s important to recognize the leaders who are building businesses, serving as public servants, and leading nonprofits, all of which inspire positive change in the world — whatever the arena. The women […]
As more people globally are vaccinated, what is the current state of the pandemic? What are the hopes for the future? What are the challenges in Illinois, nationally and globally? A panel of experts discussed these and other questions on April 29 at the Executives’ Club of Chicago. The event, called Covid Now: Global, National, Local […]
Here’s a selection of local items that will help the grad in your life succeed in the next — and very exciting — chapter in their lives. Kismet, Dolce Vita Saydee slipper, $60 Whether paired with pajamas or a party dress, these fluffy slippers are suited for the dorm room, but also passable for grabbing […]
Nowadays, new moms are juggling more than ever—caring for their precious baby and the rest of the family while working, homeschooling elder siblings and disinfecting everything. That leaves scant time to focus on their own recovery from the incredible physiological changes caused by pregnancy. Most women assume that their body will naturally restore itself by […]
As more and more vaccines to protect against Covid-19 become available, and state governments loosen social distancing restrictions, people, including singles, have begun re-emerging from lockdown. On April 10, the CDC reported that approximately 179 million vaccines had been administered in the U.S. While the country gradually transitions back into “normal” life, singles who’ve put their dating […]
I was riding my new high-tech, pedal-assist mountain bike (also known as an e-mountain bike or e-MTB), up a winding, steep dirt fire road in the Marin headlands. It seemed apropos that my bike’s maiden run was here in Marin, the birthplace of mountain biking. In the 1970s, sturdy, fat-tired bikes with innovative, custom-built frames […]
Watch on May 6, 2 P.M. PT, on Facebook Live Join us for a Fireside Chat with Howard Gardner, American developmental psychologist and the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education at Harvard University Professor and Susan Noyes, Founder and Publisher of Make […]
On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home that was built in the seventies. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.” “That means beautiful life in Italian,” says owner Susan B. Noyes, the founder of […]
New breakwaters, a boardwalk, and other upgrades are complete, and Winnetka’s Lloyd Beach will be ready for boaters this summer. One of five beaches in the Winnetka Park District, Lloyd Beach has undergone a major facelift over the past year. The breakwaters have helped bring back the beach and boat launch, which are schedule to […]
