Monday, October 25, 2021

Three Attainable Strategies for Taking Better Care of Yourself

According to CEO Thrive Global Arianna Huffington, economic theory has a whole to do with sleep.

It's simple: When you don't get enough sleep, you have to contend with diminishing returns and opportunity cost--the physical toll of tiredness doesn't allow you to operate at your greatest capacity.

Burnout among founders is a serious problem – and it can be one that's hard to talk about.

Here are three of Arianna's standout lessons for how to make mental health a priority in your life and at your company.

Monday, October 18, 2021

In Search of a Meaningful Life

Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, shares a magnificent essay on why we choose to suffer.  Yes, I know, that sounds awful.  Yet in search for a meaningful life, simple seeking pleasure isn't enough.  We need to struggle and sacrifice.

The essay is adapted from his new book, “The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning,” which will be published on Nov. 2 by Ecco.  It's worth reading every single word.

Monday, October 11, 2021

How 3 Chicago Business Owners Tackled the Global Pandemic Successfully

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Whether it's building a strong remote technology and communication infrastructure, acknowledging the emotional needs of your employees or cultivating a reinvention mindset, these three (3) Chicago business owners who happen to be WPO members too are fearless in carving out a successful future for their businesses.

Read:  How 3 Chicago Business Owners Tackled the Global Pandemic Successfully – published in Enterprising Women Magazine (fall edition 2021).

Monday, October 04, 2021

LIVE From Nashville, the 24th Annual WPO Conference 2021!

This year's exciting theme is:  Sounds of Success

After a long stretch of virtual meetings, this year’s WPO's conference is designed to give you more time to engage and build relationships with chapter chairs, sponsors and other members.

Join WPO to discover knowledge, connections, and inspiration that will help you amplify your impact as a business leader.

Watch all our social media channels for updates – LinkedIn, Twitter, blog and website.