tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89420762024-03-17T09:00:31.454-05:00Women Presidents Organization ChicagoSharing Ideas With Some Of The World's Most Successful WomenLaurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.comBlogger1061125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-81208700319302025472024-03-17T09:00:00.001-05:002024-03-17T09:00:00.140-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024 from WPO Chicago<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCUA-U9V5p10pSNr3IWrj2s8IsyI_Dv6Lm9EApJd2jQWGUjNRmZEd0tHdCc1meFsKrFvdypum8aq3HqTu7UMf7PV8CLiVTHf3FqpssQez6QG3q18SK5-SBQFawe9QDPdoit7oqa6fVN22EP21FDacJYQVGVbiKiV1wY_KUNiUsY3z41_fam6ARA/s4032/Happy%20St.%20Patrick's%20Day%202024%20from%20WPO%20Chicago.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2470" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCUA-U9V5p10pSNr3IWrj2s8IsyI_Dv6Lm9EApJd2jQWGUjNRmZEd0tHdCc1meFsKrFvdypum8aq3HqTu7UMf7PV8CLiVTHf3FqpssQez6QG3q18SK5-SBQFawe9QDPdoit7oqa6fVN22EP21FDacJYQVGVbiKiV1wY_KUNiUsY3z41_fam6ARA/w245-h400/Happy%20St.%20Patrick's%20Day%202024%20from%20WPO%20Chicago.heic" width="245" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>“We Irish prefer embroideries to plain cloth. To us Irish, memory is a canvas—stretched, primed, and ready for painting on. We love the "story" part of the word "history," and we love it trimmed out with color and drama, ribbons and bows. Listen to our tunes, observe a Celtic scroll: we always decorate our essence.” ― Frank Delaney, Irish novelist, journalist, and broadcaster.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-15114832232385174822024-03-11T09:00:00.003-05:002024-03-11T09:00:00.245-05:00Where Are the Top Countries for Women Business Owners?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehoATibxBLDiKqtUVJA-5jh3_duzSY5qA7FF9Fa96x4-LQMuz2CdAhldIRDKiMijOvQzv9DbVRRcClD4OZBMnnV5WUB-QZwN25gq58zMj4P_001z2FDbhiudIMSKAp0tifdg2UF0y9lGcO6v5N6X_zdgmzA7EN8z32MECVHeK7qZtOt9SV2nXWg/s4256/Where%20Are%20the%20Top%20Countries%20for%20Women%20Business%20Owners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4256" data-original-width="2832" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehoATibxBLDiKqtUVJA-5jh3_duzSY5qA7FF9Fa96x4-LQMuz2CdAhldIRDKiMijOvQzv9DbVRRcClD4OZBMnnV5WUB-QZwN25gq58zMj4P_001z2FDbhiudIMSKAp0tifdg2UF0y9lGcO6v5N6X_zdgmzA7EN8z32MECVHeK7qZtOt9SV2nXWg/s320/Where%20Are%20the%20Top%20Countries%20for%20Women%20Business%20Owners.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>On a global level, the top three countries for female entrepreneurship include the United States, Australia and Canada. <p></p><p>According to Business News Daily, the top five best places for women-owned businesses include:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Sante Fe, New Mexico</li><li>Boulder, Colorado</li><li>Monroe, Michigan</li><li>Racine, Wisconcin</li><li>Ocean City, New Jersey</li></ol><p></p><p>But let' back up a bit. Before there was Oprah, Ariana Huffington, and Sheryl Sandberg, there was Sarah Breedlove. Sarah – better known as Madam C.J. Walker – was the first woman entrepreneur in history.</p><p>This Women’s History Month, Grasshopper <a href="https://grasshopper.com/resources/articles/women-in-business/" target="_blank">took a look back at her accomplishments and other women </a>who have shaped the business world for women today.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-22866114249670509672024-03-04T09:00:00.004-06:002024-03-04T09:00:00.140-06:00Celebrating Women’s Diverse Contributions to Society<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyf0rFYRWr9LH-sTm_QSjcyzppfPuohDeEIypTI81qwZKQP8HMCuJd_m-FJU7kyb7x-fA5c0_LZ7P470Mjg-Ti-1UoqekfbasIv_tzs61Xje6NqmVUz7WU4Z9vJ0Z813VNIpRzsv2ji4uvBNv7Ncnu1DrW0ksGxS2qP9XmbRNt44KvM-soeFX7w/s15924/Celebrating%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Diverse%20Contributions%20to%20Society.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="10494" data-original-width="15924" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyf0rFYRWr9LH-sTm_QSjcyzppfPuohDeEIypTI81qwZKQP8HMCuJd_m-FJU7kyb7x-fA5c0_LZ7P470Mjg-Ti-1UoqekfbasIv_tzs61Xje6NqmVUz7WU4Z9vJ0Z813VNIpRzsv2ji4uvBNv7Ncnu1DrW0ksGxS2qP9XmbRNt44KvM-soeFX7w/s320/Celebrating%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Diverse%20Contributions%20to%20Society.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Founded in 1996, the <a href="https://www.womenshistory.org" target="_blank">National Women’s History Museum (NWHM)</a> is an innovative museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. <p></p><p>A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future. </p><p><a href="https://www.womenshistory.org" target="_blank">NWHM</a> strives to fundamentally change the way women and girls see their potential and power.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-17289961149650192302024-02-26T08:30:00.001-06:002024-02-26T08:30:00.138-06:00Women Entrepreneurs Are At the Cutting Edge of Change and Development<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5jXrLd1oPsTYaQVHnOLQJ7rtZfpIjJ9oKwTIZMtgUOdjPNBeynGO43bBFPdINsZ_BzTyTY6yEFyvOtNxkQ46QHpH89TUKatqrQKERaG_PR0xZH3XaB_GShlSs4eV164he4IQwcw0NRGVoEXz4WEKCezRFrmP1HDiBBvSWxtk_G7HafPjezU_RA/s1472/Women%20Entrepreneurs%20Are%20At%20the%20Cutting%20Edge%20of%20Change%20and%20Development.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1472" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5jXrLd1oPsTYaQVHnOLQJ7rtZfpIjJ9oKwTIZMtgUOdjPNBeynGO43bBFPdINsZ_BzTyTY6yEFyvOtNxkQ46QHpH89TUKatqrQKERaG_PR0xZH3XaB_GShlSs4eV164he4IQwcw0NRGVoEXz4WEKCezRFrmP1HDiBBvSWxtk_G7HafPjezU_RA/s320/Women%20Entrepreneurs%20Are%20At%20the%20Cutting%20Edge%20of%20Change%20and%20Development.jpg.png" width="320" /></a></div>This year has been a testament to the remarkable resilience and innovative spirit of entrepreneurs, especially women, who are at the cutting edge of change and development across various industries. Why just look at all the amazing <a href="https://www.women-presidents.com" target="_blank">Women Presidents Organization</a> members! <p></p><p>Female entrepreneurs stand as beacons of progress, seamlessly blending technological innovation with impactful social change and economic growth. </p><p>They come from a myriad of backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and bold ideas to the forefront. Their unwavering dedication and visionary approaches are not just shaping their respective fields but are also paving the way for the future of entrepreneurship. </p><p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2024/02/09/top-female-entrepreneurs-to-watch-in-2024/72537826007/" target="_blank">Here are a few to watch in 2024</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-36782305593016053832024-02-19T09:00:00.005-06:002024-02-19T09:00:00.123-06:00Happy Presidents' Day from WPO Chicago!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2h6k41wv3Meps9wbfM6bYbyFOeW2_5BEuNI8c742t_FeccwpO7evt_FTE3LuPwTV186PggPW1DJEnE_FQQdjZYIE1mVVhDZdJYa_trT8HUXshnXYeM_1HavjwvI6VJDtxRBAMmBnTm-A0V69-YdDcJ-kHVfraTbXzmLnJOTneG-X7vDEOjSLpw/s6000/Happy%20Presidents'%20Day%20from%20WPO%20Chicago%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2h6k41wv3Meps9wbfM6bYbyFOeW2_5BEuNI8c742t_FeccwpO7evt_FTE3LuPwTV186PggPW1DJEnE_FQQdjZYIE1mVVhDZdJYa_trT8HUXshnXYeM_1HavjwvI6VJDtxRBAMmBnTm-A0V69-YdDcJ-kHVfraTbXzmLnJOTneG-X7vDEOjSLpw/s320/Happy%20Presidents'%20Day%20from%20WPO%20Chicago%20.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"I want in all cases to do right, and most particularly so, in all cases with women." – Abraham Lincoln, August 16, 1837<p></p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-62122905535275029402024-02-12T08:30:00.001-06:002024-02-12T08:30:00.270-06:00Leveraging the Year of the Dragon 2024 for Your Business<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMp_6FfKxRjwDK6f97Mcoh5y09NkhukMkXwek9BOG80sF7i9OxaAuEyntiL5WI-3dqwq_-LiiGtN7OB0AZa7b6sYcuS0uZpJ1E7vfMyLsFZVBf8SnS12DkTpFkPcNXt4bx6Dx9rJg2Yi-PP8VVJAjsuXDrbit6MhrpT_c6vk4dSOYlpkX2oF-OQ/s5050/Leveraging%20the%20Year%20of%20the%20Dragon%202024%20for%20Your%20Business.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5050" data-original-width="3788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMp_6FfKxRjwDK6f97Mcoh5y09NkhukMkXwek9BOG80sF7i9OxaAuEyntiL5WI-3dqwq_-LiiGtN7OB0AZa7b6sYcuS0uZpJ1E7vfMyLsFZVBf8SnS12DkTpFkPcNXt4bx6Dx9rJg2Yi-PP8VVJAjsuXDrbit6MhrpT_c6vk4dSOYlpkX2oF-OQ/s320/Leveraging%20the%20Year%20of%20the%20Dragon%202024%20for%20Your%20Business.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>More brands are finding ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year – and Asian American business owners say that's a good thing. <p></p><p>In the U.S., Asian Americans are forging their own traditions for the holiday, and many people who don't have Asian heritage are also getting in on the festivities, going out for dumplings or finding reasons to celebrate Asian culture during the coldest months of the year.</p><p></p><blockquote>Big brands are catching on, too: Johnnie Walker, Xbox, and Target are among the many that are running prominent promotions. Gardena, California-based Ruggable has been running Instagram ads with a dragon-motif rug that's a "festive blend of ancient history and modern washability."</blockquote><p></p><p>What are you doing to leverage the strength and power of the Chinese Dragon in 2024? </p><p>Learn more <a href="https://www.inc.com/jennifer-conrad/why-lunar-new-year-is-becoming-a-major-marketing-opportunity-in-us.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Meanwhile, WPO Chicago wishes you happiness, good luck and prosperity in the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-4480149428466664172024-02-05T09:15:00.003-06:002024-02-05T09:15:00.149-06:00February is Black History Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2z21kyf2ZiEz0ODqcBjHe0lBa17glnR8phswHkRULSG6r1zfht6G2zMq0JDZvewTqg81Ctoy6R_XgSYgScCImtBbIip1RiNImX9g59KmtSo-xDQY5MzIrysmQnGbZLS91NDwTyJFk7M4YVapYzg7mpzG5NkY1zoe5K0IVfRx8WNkYBuENyYKB-w/s12000/February%20is%20Black%20History%20Month.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="12000" data-original-width="7624" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2z21kyf2ZiEz0ODqcBjHe0lBa17glnR8phswHkRULSG6r1zfht6G2zMq0JDZvewTqg81Ctoy6R_XgSYgScCImtBbIip1RiNImX9g59KmtSo-xDQY5MzIrysmQnGbZLS91NDwTyJFk7M4YVapYzg7mpzG5NkY1zoe5K0IVfRx8WNkYBuENyYKB-w/s320/February%20is%20Black%20History%20Month.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.<div><br /></div><div>Discover <a href="https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov" target="_blank">artists to know, black history heritage and portraits of remarkable black women</a>.</div>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-14466806464089106762024-01-29T09:15:00.011-06:002024-01-29T09:15:00.149-06:00Chicago Member Nida Khan's Firm Arya Consulting Partners Celebrates 5th Anniversary!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj845oBy6SWgxb6ejEm1XpHIy-DKtkYPjDuVwD4cxz9dWSpUJsOeVZgQP5qX0MqvMnOQm1RqUQfXHTABk7tzBWEmZZQpeJ2WjgBHwGfzS9qJLGjNAuuTFEa68hXWpFNwJ57KWpwhqPbiMnm-T5X05mM1DSPAQ-NbF9HRSgYTA5wtfUm32YsoZSpMg/s1046/Screenshot%202024-01-28%20at%2011.13.08%E2%80%AFAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="1046" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj845oBy6SWgxb6ejEm1XpHIy-DKtkYPjDuVwD4cxz9dWSpUJsOeVZgQP5qX0MqvMnOQm1RqUQfXHTABk7tzBWEmZZQpeJ2WjgBHwGfzS9qJLGjNAuuTFEa68hXWpFNwJ57KWpwhqPbiMnm-T5X05mM1DSPAQ-NbF9HRSgYTA5wtfUm32YsoZSpMg/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-28%20at%2011.13.08%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="320" /></a></div>WPO Chicago member Nida Khan and her team mark a significant milestone for <a href="https://aryacp.com" target="_blank">Arya Consulting Partners (ACP)</a> as they celebrate their 5th anniversary. Nida is the founder and president of ACP. <p></p><p>"I am filled with immense pride and gratitude, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge those who have been instrumental in our journey," says Nida Khan.</p><p>Her entire acknowledgement can be found <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nidakhan23_teamarya-aryaconsultingpartners-gratitude-activity-7155242167425277953-WsIp" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>At the <a href="https://www.women-presidents.com" target="_blank">Women Presidents Organization</a>, especially in Chicago, we salute Nida for her exceptional leadership at ACP. </p><p>Congrats and to many more years of growth!</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-20333145248052375792024-01-22T09:00:00.003-06:002024-01-22T09:00:00.144-06:002024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqbA71npHCAEBD0T8KhMGX33Hdi11aVmcGbP5RYRs9Y-G0TrdBZimMK-y1SQk7J43fwk9iPIpPY9kxmVvth74d9aDrc_nSXEkOmhxBhyphenhyphendE3IwLVd2mEbKPPj2qHUvr6AOS8rk5JVucZ2tivfLT91fimyEV-KBOepz7VCqJtpRR3L1_nheL9Cfrw/s1302/2024%20Wells%20Fargo%20Impact%20of%20Women-Owned%20Business%20Report.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="772" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqbA71npHCAEBD0T8KhMGX33Hdi11aVmcGbP5RYRs9Y-G0TrdBZimMK-y1SQk7J43fwk9iPIpPY9kxmVvth74d9aDrc_nSXEkOmhxBhyphenhyphendE3IwLVd2mEbKPPj2qHUvr6AOS8rk5JVucZ2tivfLT91fimyEV-KBOepz7VCqJtpRR3L1_nheL9Cfrw/s320/2024%20Wells%20Fargo%20Impact%20of%20Women-Owned%20Business%20Report.png" width="190" /></a></div>Women-owned businesses continue to fuel the economy, <a href="https://newsroom.wf.com/English/news-releases/news-release-details/2024/New-Report-Finds-Growth-of-Women-Business-Owners-Outpaces-the-Market/default.aspx" target="_blank">representing 39.1% of all businesses</a> – over 14 million – employing 12.2 million workers, and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue. <p></p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.wippeducationinstitute.org/_files/ugd/5cba3e_64800b255fe34eb3b7748e9f953078ab.pdf" target="_blank">2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report</a>, in partnership with Ventureneer, CoreWoman, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the number of women-owned businesses between 2019 and 2023 increased at nearly double the rate of those owned by men; and from 2022 to 2023, the rate of growth increased to 4.5 times.</p><p>Access the report <a href="https://www.wippeducationinstitute.org/_files/ugd/5cba3e_64800b255fe34eb3b7748e9f953078ab.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-76888193028601972592024-01-16T09:15:00.003-06:002024-01-16T09:15:00.140-06:00Member of the Moment: Chicagoan Sandy Marsico<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWn7hzoK39Dc_zWCl3yH8yEE_7l3ynSy6nub2IHSVkmc2_QJwAyxqvs2Gr9H60_XZ7NEO-B26lsqvS7DsFjniAALYVDS6cZCDpMyi5wGRvFKQMnrRslE5Yyjrggg3DFVGbP6JNWu-myTNq66fqPHiqGPq5JRi9aomjJ6ZM5KlV8MqEeYoJwraSDg/s1304/Member%20of%20the%20Moment:%20%20Chicagoan%20Sandy%20Marsico.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1148" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWn7hzoK39Dc_zWCl3yH8yEE_7l3ynSy6nub2IHSVkmc2_QJwAyxqvs2Gr9H60_XZ7NEO-B26lsqvS7DsFjniAALYVDS6cZCDpMyi5wGRvFKQMnrRslE5Yyjrggg3DFVGbP6JNWu-myTNq66fqPHiqGPq5JRi9aomjJ6ZM5KlV8MqEeYoJwraSDg/s320/Member%20of%20the%20Moment:%20%20Chicagoan%20Sandy%20Marsico.png" width="282" /></a></div>So thrilled to see our WPO Chicago member Sandy Marsico, Founder and CEO, <a href="https://www.sandstormdesign.com" target="_blank">Sandstorm Design</a>, featured as the Member of the Moment at the Women Presidents Organization.<p></p><p>She is not only a member of WPO but serves on the WPO Board of Directors, too. She is a rock star. </p><p>Learn more about Sandy <a href="https://www.women-presidents.com/newsfeed/posts/member-of-the-moment-sandy-marsico/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-50871472604795027432024-01-08T09:00:00.002-06:002024-01-08T09:00:00.137-06:00IT Resolutions for 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZk0S8rmMicJd50I07e4KpiGCxH2nsOkRWU0jcJoJ4jwxtigt_aUE_f3IrQOmV2_vlmwkob6aaQjRCBH2hFTzfPvuLZeWFzbYsw1ifH7QjNYN7o5YYw1sLURbRNqVlsGDHDbOG-pLhrB-kFlaGWhAbpGVMuWky6kH1lCg_QTb3OiyFSj8u3S7WEA/s3417/IT%20Resolutions%20for%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2278" data-original-width="3417" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZk0S8rmMicJd50I07e4KpiGCxH2nsOkRWU0jcJoJ4jwxtigt_aUE_f3IrQOmV2_vlmwkob6aaQjRCBH2hFTzfPvuLZeWFzbYsw1ifH7QjNYN7o5YYw1sLURbRNqVlsGDHDbOG-pLhrB-kFlaGWhAbpGVMuWky6kH1lCg_QTb3OiyFSj8u3S7WEA/s320/IT%20Resolutions%20for%202024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>CIOs share <a href="https://www.cio.com/article/1257426/13-it-resolutions-for-2024.html" target="_blank">13 of their objectives to shape IT outcomes in the year ahead</a>, from building better business alignment to transforming IT into a business catalyst.<p></p><p>And yes, AI is one of them: Answer those persistent questions about AI – how do you handle its adoption, governance, education about it to employees.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-41297603601988690612024-01-01T09:00:00.005-06:002024-01-01T09:00:00.136-06:00Happy New Year and Brisk Business in 2024!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJduTswkgF75rOXxOPE6fh-WKkDIkaotZTEnB7ewURyr8w2gwTFRV44y5oK70rbEkNkNjT5uwCKe8ZzZY_Y34Au_I5ZIero-Pa6D_lmdleTICNzaV4T5_bk3eQs5ao2JuKWFS1iQZKyKTVrsPL6u1bcu9VCbhZEIjOhUotkNp4LROcCxkT6UVkKw/s1024/Happy%202024%20from%20WPO%20Chicago%20!.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJduTswkgF75rOXxOPE6fh-WKkDIkaotZTEnB7ewURyr8w2gwTFRV44y5oK70rbEkNkNjT5uwCKe8ZzZY_Y34Au_I5ZIero-Pa6D_lmdleTICNzaV4T5_bk3eQs5ao2JuKWFS1iQZKyKTVrsPL6u1bcu9VCbhZEIjOhUotkNp4LROcCxkT6UVkKw/s320/Happy%202024%20from%20WPO%20Chicago%20!.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-21226151095958596102023-12-25T09:00:00.003-06:002023-12-25T09:00:00.142-06:00Merry Christmas From WPO Chicago!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvVb4PN7GcEIPYk6WPJnaQR2k7NahK56_-kQ3czpPxc6C8MEuBq69LRB2xJqbnQkdRPnBfl6pK0luFNejBMW1M4BCNMp13OKTMdcasS6bvzjRdxymP-mBL_tdu-TTdfNoBouzrmDgnB1JkI93qF44M2LC9PhitqD1bZsxBKbAKHdzNXrJ7GQkpg/s1024/MerryChristmasFromWPOChicago.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvVb4PN7GcEIPYk6WPJnaQR2k7NahK56_-kQ3czpPxc6C8MEuBq69LRB2xJqbnQkdRPnBfl6pK0luFNejBMW1M4BCNMp13OKTMdcasS6bvzjRdxymP-mBL_tdu-TTdfNoBouzrmDgnB1JkI93qF44M2LC9PhitqD1bZsxBKbAKHdzNXrJ7GQkpg/s320/MerryChristmasFromWPOChicago.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-92092025538402905182023-12-18T09:30:00.003-06:002023-12-18T09:30:00.136-06:00We Applaud You Susan Diamond! Thank You For Your Service to WPO.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkQJq6LDHlp-_CA3If0YPzqX2Jtfq270a1bRXQ4VHOn4GtvJyoSwF_I7FIVE-A764o_yyeagtpc0gHYmUnU1uPHbt4s-HsUwRlkLz8J7DhYh5_p72bZ0jva8p99XHU9shdLH7G4RMmagM1jilR7gJ73H2sZsFvy94DDVh0Me2hoZmwVxRlVzXqw/s2356/WPOSusanDiamond1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1476" data-original-width="2356" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkQJq6LDHlp-_CA3If0YPzqX2Jtfq270a1bRXQ4VHOn4GtvJyoSwF_I7FIVE-A764o_yyeagtpc0gHYmUnU1uPHbt4s-HsUwRlkLz8J7DhYh5_p72bZ0jva8p99XHU9shdLH7G4RMmagM1jilR7gJ73H2sZsFvy94DDVh0Me2hoZmwVxRlVzXqw/s320/WPOSusanDiamond1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavmXEqeg5sLH6F3NXg7Dkosx7LXzA-0h4tyVX_mXF-PKwxrfLoaf3hXGNgwcqt3YkXdMbxrJaOQp5zAZRfy2ybKRk3B1tMUkAa0Qd8QI48eFerb9U8eiNNlYsTZLTqRWgJ4vQ1QRXRnCT2HEi-WiELr3Q1cZiyX1HrZthBo_GplB78DWlA5H_ng/s2366/WPOSusanDiamond2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2366" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavmXEqeg5sLH6F3NXg7Dkosx7LXzA-0h4tyVX_mXF-PKwxrfLoaf3hXGNgwcqt3YkXdMbxrJaOQp5zAZRfy2ybKRk3B1tMUkAa0Qd8QI48eFerb9U8eiNNlYsTZLTqRWgJ4vQ1QRXRnCT2HEi-WiELr3Q1cZiyX1HrZthBo_GplB78DWlA5H_ng/s320/WPOSusanDiamond2.png" width="320" /></a></div>After 17 remarkable years of dedicated service, Susan Diamond, our esteemed colleague and friend, will be retiring from her role as VP and Chief Learning Officer at the <a href="https://www.women-presidents.com/about-us/our-team/" target="_blank">Women Presidents Organization</a>.<p></p><p>As WPO CEO Camille Burns writes:</p><p></p><blockquote><p>Susan joined WPO when we had just 35 chairs and has been instrumental in our growth to over 100 today. Her commitment and passion have been the driving forces behind our success, bringing invaluable speakers and content to enrich our community.</p><p>Her contributions to WPO are immeasurable. Susan has not just been an employee—she has been a cornerstone of our organization, a mentor to many, and a friend to all. We would not be where we are today without her vision, dedication, and unwavering support.</p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEjmsCxlgz0XhEMJeWvI0A-X7WnyYHVdxon0E5m4iTWc7vRtO12bEBEZxJ66Nv250mQG84GnciC1dYkNNnfb8KbErjrJWBiGaPOwL6a3L0pQTtLve-z8Vv4T5oeEzWU3WFWPNUzb25rWvyhbANyV2ekFqLVvHbk3TNPf9XAMWlgepKce1HqtUAQ/s706/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%205.11.33%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="582" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEjmsCxlgz0XhEMJeWvI0A-X7WnyYHVdxon0E5m4iTWc7vRtO12bEBEZxJ66Nv250mQG84GnciC1dYkNNnfb8KbErjrJWBiGaPOwL6a3L0pQTtLve-z8Vv4T5oeEzWU3WFWPNUzb25rWvyhbANyV2ekFqLVvHbk3TNPf9XAMWlgepKce1HqtUAQ/w166-h200/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%205.11.33%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="166" /></a></div><br />With that said, we applaud Susan Diamond (left) for her service to WPO and look forward to staying in touch with her as she unveils a new chapter in her life. <p></p><p>Hugs from all of us at WPO, especially from your Chicago fans.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-60560505085123992922023-12-11T09:15:00.003-06:002023-12-11T09:15:00.141-06:00Hit the Pause Button<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f8_KVWklVwHoBWiyeY14PZjfrf613elWU-C6KLtI952w87JDiQ5HN_lZATUJgEe_tuVUbrshbsixtxrl2GKWvaRltox6YUwDg9jiiK0j78cUiOtUMbDuXv5pOTXdW-r_owra4j8-e72GhRfh_Rd-rBsKfJ4cVNahJRG6855hZc7TTKuxd_8OMw/s7360/Hit%20the%20Pause%20Button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7360" data-original-width="4912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f8_KVWklVwHoBWiyeY14PZjfrf613elWU-C6KLtI952w87JDiQ5HN_lZATUJgEe_tuVUbrshbsixtxrl2GKWvaRltox6YUwDg9jiiK0j78cUiOtUMbDuXv5pOTXdW-r_owra4j8-e72GhRfh_Rd-rBsKfJ4cVNahJRG6855hZc7TTKuxd_8OMw/s320/Hit%20the%20Pause%20Button.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>The holiday dinner table is glowing and stacked with your homemade favorites. Your family members are feasting and chatting happily when your uncle brings up his extreme views on a presidential candidate. Everyone gets quiet and you can see the discomfort on people’s faces.<p></p><p>What do you do? Turn the conversation to how your business is humming along or hit the pause button?</p><p>Learn the <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parenting/202312/4-steps-to-avoid-drama-at-the-dinner-table-during-holidays" target="_blank">four steps to avoid drama at the dinner table</a> during the holidays. Spoiler alert: Yes, one is hit the pause button.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-51213960289746580242023-12-04T09:00:00.005-06:002023-12-04T09:00:00.154-06:00Award Winning Valarie King Bailey<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zQs49NOh6w_1FITTCqUMGorVEXIx3KpbOh9B2f_A9_5PEDquKHPAT502dRvHoaSLrhN4FZrydRE7L98gQfWUo7H4ZM9olNYS5IakUDsNJSlyiPZ0IOqTEdXWq3QbfsGxZUEsdRCLIkh-MV3ZCBgWenZQLvnxpCspzWUGWQFQgWUmk_a4Jc5Sbg/s4032/ValarieKingBailey12.2.23-Titan100-WPO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zQs49NOh6w_1FITTCqUMGorVEXIx3KpbOh9B2f_A9_5PEDquKHPAT502dRvHoaSLrhN4FZrydRE7L98gQfWUo7H4ZM9olNYS5IakUDsNJSlyiPZ0IOqTEdXWq3QbfsGxZUEsdRCLIkh-MV3ZCBgWenZQLvnxpCspzWUGWQFQgWUmk_a4Jc5Sbg/w300-h400/ValarieKingBailey12.2.23-Titan100-WPO.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>WPO Chicago member Valarie King Bailey, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://onshoretech.com" target="_blank">OnShore Technology Group</a>, has earned the distinct honor of being one of the inaugural Chicago <a href="https://www.titan100.biz" target="_blank">Titan 100</a> honorees. We love her choice of accessories: the prestigious WPO pin!<p></p><p>Congrats Valarie. WPO and your Chicago sisters are so very proud of you. Keep up your amazing work. We notice every bit of it.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-30186673836565755742023-11-27T09:15:00.001-06:002023-11-27T09:15:00.135-06:00Women Supporting Women Will Be Significant Moving Forward<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB7kJFw6X4unT2d0Ub_fzw3JfR3GA1EhKYf0ByxNjWGiW1PkTJ2-rhCaUOk77e-S4ZlTqPebbo5x3qnhebLP2yshhXVHL4Bfm_adQn1WYRCKJtbDt_opVbFvcWnMzXiQld_0pD3H0kHiVWEXAxAUl6ndhinKzgc2hqyFryrVJfYRSpimALieC1w/s5341/Women%20Supporting%20Women%20Will%20Be%20Significant%20Moving%20Forward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3561" data-original-width="5341" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQB7kJFw6X4unT2d0Ub_fzw3JfR3GA1EhKYf0ByxNjWGiW1PkTJ2-rhCaUOk77e-S4ZlTqPebbo5x3qnhebLP2yshhXVHL4Bfm_adQn1WYRCKJtbDt_opVbFvcWnMzXiQld_0pD3H0kHiVWEXAxAUl6ndhinKzgc2hqyFryrVJfYRSpimALieC1w/s320/Women%20Supporting%20Women%20Will%20Be%20Significant%20Moving%20Forward.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>“While we may be fixing things at the top, the issue of gender parity is still pervasive. There’s no better time than now for us to push ourselves forward as advocates for one another,” said Ng Lai Yee, managing partner and country leader of IBM Consulting, Singapore. “I think women supporting women will be significant moving forward.” Similar to how <a href="https://www.women-presidents.com" target="_blank">WPO operates</a>.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.cdotrends.com/story/18484/gender-parity-angel-investment-so-close-yet-so-far" target="_blank">Women today are breaking through the glass ceiling</a>. More women are entering the boardroom and joining the C-suite. But these hard-won achievements may not last without a healthy pipeline of mid-level leadership, according to a <a href="https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/women-leadership-2023" target="_blank">Women in Leadership</a> report by the IBM Institute for Business Value.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-73765678473267828832023-11-20T09:30:00.001-06:002023-11-20T09:30:00.170-06:00This Woman Invests in Other Women Founders<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4jAwvBNERzrU112wCqYLHLEJ9irywb-BPj467OyxeGU0DASAj6d3LxaAvHq5sXHqKlgTa_Chdk7xOVGZCyeuHRNjrOgM592qF-VWRmtlRjDRM13RKCJx8uYSYdGIJgDGaUsOE5Myp9duuLCK79LmdHS8Z0SeA8KTau-Cldtu5c7FFAkUCicSrQ/s1024/This%20Woman%20Invests%20in%20Other%20Women%20Founders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4jAwvBNERzrU112wCqYLHLEJ9irywb-BPj467OyxeGU0DASAj6d3LxaAvHq5sXHqKlgTa_Chdk7xOVGZCyeuHRNjrOgM592qF-VWRmtlRjDRM13RKCJx8uYSYdGIJgDGaUsOE5Myp9duuLCK79LmdHS8Z0SeA8KTau-Cldtu5c7FFAkUCicSrQ/s320/This%20Woman%20Invests%20in%20Other%20Women%20Founders.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Joanne Wilson has invested in more than 150 companies focusing on women and Black and Brown founders. Now, the face of <a href="https://gothamgal.com/about-gothamgal/" target="_blank">Gotham Gal Ventures</a> is turning the spotlight on herself to challenge the cannabis industry and create an entirely new retail category.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/heres-what-an-angel-investor-learned-when-she-started-a/458713" target="_blank">Read more how this angel investor</a>, serial entrepreneur and passionate team builder leveraged her track record of investing in hundreds of startups to become a business owner herself. </p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-58600744549667663942023-11-13T08:30:00.003-06:002023-11-13T08:30:00.164-06:007 Successful American Women Entrepreneurs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IUFBWnvczYPx3icdmsHfRmX_L5rmXAThSrdga2Wq1iO-i1yPglU1DcPIHSwldNfPWY8Gr0VDhh8Hu2_8R04t_aLUUxVX_U-honY14ozb47EL7cxRMCuGWriB3DhCrjwkWXWTWtevrcm6k0OynoOztRyefm5kDPfQY6D5_rA5cPyr2uAJ5EsSUQ/s4032/7%20Successful%20American%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IUFBWnvczYPx3icdmsHfRmX_L5rmXAThSrdga2Wq1iO-i1yPglU1DcPIHSwldNfPWY8Gr0VDhh8Hu2_8R04t_aLUUxVX_U-honY14ozb47EL7cxRMCuGWriB3DhCrjwkWXWTWtevrcm6k0OynoOztRyefm5kDPfQY6D5_rA5cPyr2uAJ5EsSUQ/s320/7%20Successful%20American%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Long before Martha and Oprah, as far back as the late colonial era, these successful business women were breaking glass ceilings.<p></p><p>As all WPO members know, starting a new business has rarely been an easy endeavor. But throughout much of American history, female entrepreneurs faced especially daunting obstacles. They couldn’t open bank accounts in their own names, obtain a loan—or even vote. </p><p></p><blockquote>Still, some tapped family connections, sussed out unique business opportunities and beat the considerable odds. The businesses these women launched—some of which survived for a century or longer—turned their founders into role models for more contemporary American moguls like Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart.</blockquote><p></p><p>Read on to discover the <a href="https://www.history.com/news/successful-american-women-entrepreneurs-history">seven (7) trailblazing American women entrepreneurs</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-26874024406533199962023-11-06T09:15:00.003-06:002023-11-06T09:15:00.148-06:00Labeling for AI-Created Work<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPk8loEGfg_Eg7cd0boGBBqwMCGXLYB2F0tJORh0KXnwSnF-G-QFxlu94wo3h0g45BwXM5Paaf_w-lZVP1t0ikrWc-XGpzOkt79Dhz02Q5wwwmzd4z-CBlrttTBzyQEaJayPLgNYhmTsSYAjhoBSsGhX5yC-f0JvBj5UMYNNy692xrNBtcQr_g/s3000/Labeling%20for%20AI-Created%20Work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="1688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPk8loEGfg_Eg7cd0boGBBqwMCGXLYB2F0tJORh0KXnwSnF-G-QFxlu94wo3h0g45BwXM5Paaf_w-lZVP1t0ikrWc-XGpzOkt79Dhz02Q5wwwmzd4z-CBlrttTBzyQEaJayPLgNYhmTsSYAjhoBSsGhX5yC-f0JvBj5UMYNNy692xrNBtcQr_g/s320/Labeling%20for%20AI-Created%20Work.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>AI will play a role in every creative tool used to make content, and the "AI-generated" label that everyone is talking about will cease to have any meaning.<p></p><p></p><blockquote><b>What's happening:</b> Legislators, regulators and ethicists are going all in on requiring labeling for AI-created work — but as AI use becomes more of a human-machine collaboration, labeling will lose its coherence and meaning.</blockquote><p></p><p>Discover <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/02/ai-chatgpt-labeling-watermarking-human-machine" target="_blank">what's driving this news</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-60942005398370602722023-10-30T09:00:00.001-05:002023-10-30T09:00:00.157-05:00$674 Billion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG6WSP0AIoC0n4sTeriiGs-vEJgommEM8j2NlpmcB_5Y2dlRmO7MXQXoI48a-CWjhtIYoMewuLwsj84-3BKifIJR1hk2idn8dRRtsAGc-wvvvp9siesGWNSGKVi-JARYG5p4XxFg6nhlDobvQ2RRXy376GLLE6PwCuF3uUikCNRdw6fCIVU8Rsw/s6000/$674%20Billion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZG6WSP0AIoC0n4sTeriiGs-vEJgommEM8j2NlpmcB_5Y2dlRmO7MXQXoI48a-CWjhtIYoMewuLwsj84-3BKifIJR1hk2idn8dRRtsAGc-wvvvp9siesGWNSGKVi-JARYG5p4XxFg6nhlDobvQ2RRXy376GLLE6PwCuF3uUikCNRdw6fCIVU8Rsw/s320/$674%20Billion.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>According to Babson College, $674 billion is how much money franchising generates every year in the United States.<p></p><p>As a way of doing business, it is effective, enduring, and lucrative, and evidence of its success can be seen far and wide. Take a drive just about anywhere, and myriad franchises that are household names dot the landscape.</p><p>Are you running a franchise business? Discover what the <a href="https://entrepreneurship.babson.edu/future-of-franchising/" target="_blank">future of franchising has in mind for you</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-54050575074604514932023-10-23T09:30:00.003-05:002023-10-23T09:30:00.155-05:00What Can Feeling Lazy Tell Us?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45EHcK0mk4ZNqfPCorBJnZQo135dQT3V5QaC6MnFqKhuAq3jgaz5h859Q6acpWvkmqQIS3F-hdSa6NqiP3kKkg20nsKmeGex6CfnlDSzKAT-csnbGVxMa8_vp9yBr1wAZ_QcT0jI3hhrArHXevyt70Vld5XrygD8JsT3tKI9PEKm4RDq3nWopeg/s1422/What%20Can%20Feeling%20Lazy%20Tell%20Us%3F.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="1404" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg45EHcK0mk4ZNqfPCorBJnZQo135dQT3V5QaC6MnFqKhuAq3jgaz5h859Q6acpWvkmqQIS3F-hdSa6NqiP3kKkg20nsKmeGex6CfnlDSzKAT-csnbGVxMa8_vp9yBr1wAZ_QcT0jI3hhrArHXevyt70Vld5XrygD8JsT3tKI9PEKm4RDq3nWopeg/s320/What%20Can%20Feeling%20Lazy%20Tell%20Us%3F.png" width="316" /></a></div>You're well-rested, well-hydrated, in your peak hours and still having trouble getting motivated. Does that make you lazy? Not quite.<p></p><p>Should you hire lazy people to do hard jobs? Sounds counter-intuitive, right?</p><p>Shift your focus and <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/bill-gates-says-lazy-people-make-the-best-employees/376746">learn more</a>.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-78558749212007974542023-10-16T09:15:00.001-05:002023-10-16T09:15:00.140-05:00Don't Skimp on Office Products and Services<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8pTmJfkgUDmshGGwlQnXoup86JS4SqhW2fokE8zlFVCU-8rjoTL5c9sZTHtzijT6c4lwXoSe4KLQGjpL_PMLDOuhtXizG7Rlbx5HfRl0WIj8b5YKDV6i-06nAzF7abj9FBvdJ33FHxAG1fqi4E0VtSQA_Q5jGY6W3AHoxqD0u5n40GKoECX13g/s5848/Don't%20Skimp%20on%20Office%20Products%20and%20Services.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3899" data-original-width="5848" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8pTmJfkgUDmshGGwlQnXoup86JS4SqhW2fokE8zlFVCU-8rjoTL5c9sZTHtzijT6c4lwXoSe4KLQGjpL_PMLDOuhtXizG7Rlbx5HfRl0WIj8b5YKDV6i-06nAzF7abj9FBvdJ33FHxAG1fqi4E0VtSQA_Q5jGY6W3AHoxqD0u5n40GKoECX13g/s320/Don't%20Skimp%20on%20Office%20Products%20and%20Services.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Businesses have had an eye on improving products meant to help make life as a business owner much easier, whether you are overseeing thousands of employees or decorating your own cubicle. <p></p><p></p><blockquote>Small business owners especially might skimp on office products and services to save money—but what if those purchases themselves end up saving you money? And then there are those nice-to-haves that might give you a mood boost on a dreary work day.</blockquote><p></p><p><a href="https://www.success.com/best-productivity-products/" target="_blank">Here’s what products and services to look into</a> at your next budget meeting to give your space and processes a pick-me-up.</p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-40298969599696669492023-10-09T09:15:00.001-05:002023-10-09T09:15:00.157-05:00Introducing 2023’s Most Dynamic Women Entrepreneurs According to Inc. Magazine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C3bxz87b63TA5quAiL45ENs-pvLIT0YgVA0GF-MuvQZMVU1A93QetiKDvqPFjEJZdJSNWHaQWCnrXjJ4gcBOU11sEWuLEX5lFcOnM32nqPQIdaJqBUHB7Dx51EG-5um4p7ncWL8qDQ3hdhTLq2_-veVZrv61ERipZQzeUqCLEGibKZvA_WeE5Q/s1500/Introducing%202023%E2%80%99s%20Most%20Dynamic%20Women%20Entrepreneurs%20According%20to%20Inc.%20Magazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C3bxz87b63TA5quAiL45ENs-pvLIT0YgVA0GF-MuvQZMVU1A93QetiKDvqPFjEJZdJSNWHaQWCnrXjJ4gcBOU11sEWuLEX5lFcOnM32nqPQIdaJqBUHB7Dx51EG-5um4p7ncWL8qDQ3hdhTLq2_-veVZrv61ERipZQzeUqCLEGibKZvA_WeE5Q/s320/Introducing%202023%E2%80%99s%20Most%20Dynamic%20Women%20Entrepreneurs%20According%20to%20Inc.%20Magazine.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>See how <a href="https://www.inc.com/female-founders">these female founders</a> are transforming the future of everything – from electrical infrastructure to fashion – and making it look easy.<p></p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942076.post-8511887849742720982023-10-02T09:15:00.003-05:002023-10-02T09:15:00.156-05:00Building Systems with ChatGPT API<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-pRby14CGyN5iKfz8YoOtIdQplhxwbFtIKCisZKqNLGZX6glTRFXDQZsn_wa1gDifVUhzMDdMDpbTXDv5v4v1mVZpvun4HIKpQT6GlrAhyphenhyphenR_86zOSfXXvM13uhj4jMRriZ3scn9zhKti9JHOQmmDls-18Gp4PUiMwn4sm_16tohuwPwRi-0FPw/s1632/Building%20Systems%20with%20ChatGPT%20API.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1632" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-pRby14CGyN5iKfz8YoOtIdQplhxwbFtIKCisZKqNLGZX6glTRFXDQZsn_wa1gDifVUhzMDdMDpbTXDv5v4v1mVZpvun4HIKpQT6GlrAhyphenhyphenR_86zOSfXXvM13uhj4jMRriZ3scn9zhKti9JHOQmmDls-18Gp4PUiMwn4sm_16tohuwPwRi-0FPw/s320/Building%20Systems%20with%20ChatGPT%20API.png" width="320" /></a></div>For those who are interested in learning more about building systems with ChatGPT API, you can take a short course with Stanford Adjunct Professor Andrew Ng, who is also the founder of <a href="http://DeepLearning.AI">DeepLearning.AI</a>.<p></p><p>To learn more and to register, visit <a href="https://www.coursera.org/projects/building-systems-with-the-chatgpt-api-project" target="_blank">Coursera</a>.</p><p>Full bio on Ng:</p><p></p><blockquote>Andrew Ng is Founder of DeepLearning.AI, General Partner at AI Fund, Chairman and Co-Founder of Coursera, and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University. As a pioneer both in machine learning and online education, Dr. Ng has changed countless lives through his work in AI, authoring or co-authoring over 100 research papers in machine learning, robotics, and related fields. Previously, he was chief scientist at Baidu, the founding lead of the Google Brain team, and the co-founder of Coursera – the world's largest MOOC platform. Dr. Ng now focuses his time primarily on his entrepreneurial ventures, looking for the best ways to accelerate responsible AI practices in the larger global economy.</blockquote><p></p>Laurel Delaney, WPO Chicago Chapter Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971810056440670noreply@blogger.com0