Advice from Chicago’s City Treasurer

July 14, 2011 No Comments »
I had the pleasure of attending a Step Up Women’s Network breakfast this morning with Chicago’s City Treasurer, Stephanie Neely. This dynamic and ambitious woman manages Chicago’s $8 billion budget and has a track record of beginning financial literacy programs for youth, achieving double digit returns on city investments, and spearheading programs for small business owners in the city. I think she was surprised, though, when the women in the room weren’t so interested in hearing about the treasury office. We were much more interested in her journey as a woman in business and in politics.

Ms. Neely had a plethora of phenomenal insights on business and politics. But one quote stuck out in my mind. “Conflict creates genius.” This notion sparked some thought. I can certainly think of times this was true, but I can also think of times when conflict only created continued conflict and a “no win” situation.

So what do you think, readers? Does conflict create genius? Or does it just breed more conflict?

About the Author: Marcy Twete

Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.

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