Rest In Peace Dear Dr. Marsha Firestone

Founder of the Women Presidents Organization, Dr. Marsha Firestone, passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2025.  On behalf of all WPO members, especially in Chicago, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her son Daren, daughter-in-law Nicole, her two grandkids and other extended family members.

She was a fearless leader, visionary, trailblazer, tireless worker, and passionate advocate for women business owners.  Her legacy will live on in all of us.

The Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

Thanks to the generosity of Frank & Eileen™ founder Audrey McLoghlin, The Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership is the premier source for business acceleration, global entrepreneurship research, and entrepreneurial leadership. 

Babson educates and empowers leaders to create social and economic impact through industry and innovation as they research and enlighten the global community about the importance of inclusive leadership for prosperity and human progress.

As women build successful businesses, they end up paying it forward for others.   

How to Make Dialogue Constructive

It’s getting hard to remember a time before polarization, self-censorship, and social-media shouting matches. But there are proven ways to make dialogue constructive, and Stanford faculty are teaching them.

Check it out from Stanford Magazine.  And don't disagree with me :-).