Is Your Business Built to Survive?

Every business plans for growth. But how many are built to survive? If your business lost everything tomorrow, what would it need to continue to operate?  And how can you maintain momentum when disruption strikes?

In this episode of Take on Tomorrow, PwC UK explains why organizations need to identify their ‘minimum viable company’ – the people, systems, and services that absolutely must keep running when disruption hits – and why a crisis plan alone may no longer be enough. 

Listen to the podcast or read the transcription here.

Fantastico! Inside the 23rd Annual WPO Chicago Summit (9/10/26)

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What an amazing program at our 23rd Annual Women Presidents Organization Chicago Summit (9/10/26).  Fantastico!

Thank you to our Steering Committee: Nida Khan, Founder & President, Arya Consulting Partners (Chicago I member), Lauren M. Loew, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP (Chicago II member), Ellen M. Wheeler, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP (Chicago I member), Laurel Delaney, President, Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global (WPO Chicago Chapter Chair) for their leadership; to the Foley & Lardner LLP support team for their outstanding work behind the scenes; to Andrew Sykes, CEO of Habits at Work for a compelling talk on "Your Trust Advantage;" and to all who attended for your engagement throughout the day.

The photo collage above captures the moment!  

More about the program here:

https://womenpresidentsorganizationchicago.blogspot.com/2026/08/wpo-chicago-summit-910-your-trust.html

Recharge on Labor Day

Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but it’s far more than just an extra day off. Born from the labor movement of the late 19th century, the holiday was created to honor the hard work and dedication of America’s workforce – that includes all WPO members. For the 21st century, it’s a built-in reminder that pausing to recharge isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. 

This Labor Day weekend, instead of simply letting the hours slip away, why not make the most of your well-earned time off?

Find some inspiration here.