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  1. Re: Maribeth Kuzmeski’s Inspiring Presentation at October Luncheon

    I think the luncheon was VERY inspiring also!! She reminded me of many things and I learned some in...

    --pamflaherty

  2. Re: Making Your Member Profile Work For You

    GREAT point! If anyone needs assistance with updating their profile or navigating the website, feel...

    --sandymckeen

  3. Re: Networking Tips

    Great tips, Barbara!

    --pamelamorris

  4. Re: Networking Tips

    Good tips and reminders! I love networking but sometimes get too busy and forget how important it is...

    --nicolefabiano

  5. Re: Networking Tips

    Thanks for posting this on the blog, Barbara! These are all very good networking tips! I would als...

    --julieaponte

  6. Re: Networking Tips

    Great tips, thanks for sharing! I was disappointed to miss this speaker, but we were on vacation...M...

    --kelleylong

  7. Re: Email Networking

    Great post! I'm going to follow your excellent advice myself and will pass it on to others in my job...

    --wendylalli

  8. Re: The New Estate Tax Legislation and What it Means to You

    Thank you, Lindsey! I appreciate having this summary at my fingertips in one place for reference.The...

    --kelleylong

  9. Re: ‘Tis the Season…To Be Reviewed

    Thanks this is helpful! I have a review coming up shortly, and it is good to prepare.Any advise anyo...

    --Meikabeth

  10. Re: Caregiver Legislation

    Thanks for bringing this info to light.

    --carolwalker

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The PWCC Blog provides a platform for our community to interact online so that we may deepen our connection with one another outside of meetings. Promoting PWCC’s mission to create a strong, vibrant network for professional women, the blog also offers individual members a unique opportunity for self-expression. Topics may range from advice on careers, financial matters, and work/life balance to personal observations or even humorous vignettes. Whatever the subject, we hope that all of our members will take advantage of this chance to support, inspire, and enrich the careers and lives of each other. If you’d like to write for the blog, please review the PWCC Blogging Guidelines and email your blog to blogs@pwcc.org.

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Creating a Culture of Innovation

Recently on my radio program I had the opportunity to interview Laura Thrall, CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. She shared many great ideas and how United Way is meeting challenges in the current economy. I wanted to share one of the ways Laura creates a culture of innovation at United Way. The “Weekly Mash-Up” I asked Laura about leadership and how she inspires and engages her team. She talked about leading by example, how she’s willing to roll up her sleeves and how to foster a culture of creativity. I asked her for some concrete examples of empowering staff to be creative. Every week all staff is invited to the “Weekly Mash-Up” – ALL staff…not just management or directors. Anyone who is available is welcome to attend and participate. The purpose of the meeting is to generate new ideas, solve problems, and think creatively. Ideas that came out of that meeting include:  Chalking the Chicago sidewalks with Live United Chicago logo United Way coffee jet packs ou ...Read the rest of entry »

Stuck in a R.U.T.

Have you ever seen the movie Groundhog Day? This a great example of someone stuck in a rut and something we have all encountered.

 
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You can visit Pity City, but you can't live there!

I once had a manager who told clients "You can visit Pity City, but you can't live there!" Great advice for job transitioners. It's really easy to get into the pity mode and spread bad karma to everyone else. Here are two exercises to keep you out of Pity City:

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