Presidents Turn to Music to Calm a Nation

On Memorial Day, between the flags and parades, we have an opportunity—to remember those we've lost and to reflect on what brings us together.

In times of national grief or uncertainty, music has often been the thread that stitches people back into community.

Some of our greatest American leaders knew this. Long before neuroscience could explain it, presidents were turning to music to steady a nation, calm collective nerves, and kindle hope.

Today, on Memorial Day, I invite you to use music to connect across generations and reflect with purpose.

The Only Certainty Is That Executives Should Focus on Creating More Resilient Organizations

As noteworthy as the magnitude of the tariffs, is the unprecedented uncertainty introduced by their scale and ever-changing nature. The only certainty is that executives should focus on creating more resilient organizations to navigate this historically volatile environment.

As the new tariff regime reshapes the global business landscape, resilience should be at the top of every executive’s and business owner's agenda.

Learn more here by reading the full report.

This is WPO Chicago (Home of Pope Leo): WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum (EEF) 2025

A glimpse of WPO Chicago members in action at the Women Presidents Organization Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum (EEF) 2025. More can be found here.

If you are not a WPO member yet, you need to be.  Ping me and I'll introduce you to the right person to start the ball rolling.

Photo credit:  2025 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.

How to Tell a Great Story

Storytelling is a key business skill.  Telling a good story can help you connect with your audience on an emotional level. It can make complex data easier to digest, and make your arguments more persuasive.

So how do you tell great stories, particularly great business stories? Here’s how to make your narratives more persuasive.