Embed from Getty Images The Amazon headquarters sits virtually empty on March 10, 2020 in downtown Seattle, Washington. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Due to the global pandemic known as COVID-19, many businesses like Google, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Twitter are asking employees to work from home and stop all non-essential travel, as a means of […]
It’s time for a vocabulary makeover. Launching into a new decade means turning a new leaf and we’re marking 2020 as the year we rid our vocabulary of weak, filler language. Exude confidence and gain respect in the workplace by building these surefire phrases into your daily arsenal. “But” You may think this word helps soften […]
Thomas A. Cole Has Spent a Career Advising Corporate Leaders and Boards—Now He’s Sharing His Expertise in a New Book: “CEO Leadership—Navigating the New Era in Corporate Governance.” Thomas A. Cole has enjoyed three outstanding careers—as an M&A and corporate governance lawyer, as the chair of the executive committee of the Chicago-based and internationally acclaimed law firm Sidley […]
As an iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, awards founder, mother, grandmother, daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, former princess, and wife of a billionaire media mogul, Diane von Furstenberg proves that women can (and should) succeed when they live boldly and with intention. After shooting to fame at age 24 with the invention of her […]
From a 36,000-square-foot rooftop bar to the latest offering at Ravinia Festival, plus a new yoga studio, coworking space, and more, here are the newest restaurants and businesses calling Chicago home. Eats Offshore Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago It’s not just a rooftop bar — it’s the biggest rooftop bar in America. Clocking […]
Suzanne Le Mignot is an award-winning news anchor and reporter at CBS Chicago. She’s got heart, smarts, and the unwavering determination to right wrongs and help those in need. Le Mignot works hard to pay forward the blessings of her TV journalism success while staying mindful of her roots. Her father died on Valentine’s Day […]
From meeting with legislators to stop the spread of misinformation regarding vaccines to designing LEED-certified buildings, today’s generation of innovators and philanthropists continues to make its mark. The Jewish United Fund of Chicago (JUF) is proud to announce the eighth annual “Double Chai in the Chi: 36 Under 36” list of young Jewish movers and shakers […]
When I saw the announcement that former Mayor Rahm Emanuel invited The Wing, a women-focused social club and co-working space, to open their first Midwest space in Chicago, I was thrilled. Over the past few years, I’ve lovingly scrolled through The Wing’s Instagram feed, fan-girling over their design, support, and powerful messages of inclusiveness and […]
Ever get the feeling that there are not enough hours in the day? Or that your to-do list is expanding by the minute? As a full-time financial advisor and mother to young twin boys, I often wonder how everything will get done. While all moms juggle numerous responsibilities and wear a variety of different hats, […]
Whether you’re content with your current financial situation — and want it to stay that way — or aiming to increase your wealth, learn the secrets that keep wealthy people on top, both financially and professionally. 1. Be Prepared It may be hard to grasp the fact that you’re putting money aside for 20, 30, […]
