3 tips for new moms who are going back to work
It may feel like your heart is breaking, and there may be tears, but going back to work after childbirth can be a good thing for you and for your...
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Want to strike out on your own and start a business? Here’s what I learned
It's official. I survived the first year as a new business owner virtually unscathed. Of course, I rode the roller coaster of emotions that most new business owners or entrepreneurs...
In election’s wake, a VC reflects: Time to heal, learn and unify
Like many of you, I was surprised by the presidential election results. As we each individually decide what is next, what we do next, we need to see this in...
8 game-changing strategies to become more influential at work
Whether you are at the top of the corporate ladder or just want to be heard in a meeting, influencing skills are vital for anyone to be successful. Moreover, those...
7 tips for managing a new manager
Managing a team is hard; managing a new manager is harder. When you're supervising someone who is new to managing people and who is responsible for growth and development of...
15 years of Chicago Innovation: Where the city stands today
One of the handiest words in the world of business is "innovation." It is right up there with "new and improved" as a shorthand way of describing just about anything....
Productivity fails: The time-wasters that cost an organization
Productivity counts more than ever in today's "do more with less" environment. But millions of dollars lurk undetected in wasted spending that never shows up in financial reports. Untold amounts...
A crucial time management mistake you may not know you’re making
There's a time management mistake that many make. It's a costly one because it can perpetuate the feeling of being overwhelmed — the sense that you will never be done...
How to network without wasting each other’s time
Whether you're looking for your next job, a mentor, new clients or collaborators, there are many ways you can make one-on-one coffee meetings count. And then, of course, there are...
How successful women make the most of their time
Laura Vanderkam is the author of several books about time management, including "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast" and...