Thoughts from CGN’s Founder
What’s your mission?
Every business in the world, for profit or non profit, has a mission statement. What does that business, beyond all else, aspire to do. For some, it’s a product, for others, a service. Some businesses spend years developing their mission ... Read More »
Friends!
Just over a year ago, I moved to Chicago. My husband’s new job, our new life here in Illinois, I was excited for it all. But naively, I didn’t believe it would change much in my life. I thought I’d ... Read More »
Christmas Wishes Come True
This Christmas was a very special Christmas. When you only have a short time with family, that time is all the more special and cherished. My husband and I flew into North Dakota late on Friday evening and flew out ... Read More »
The Career Girl Wish List
With just 12 days until Christmas, I figured it would be a good idea to write the “Career Girl Holiday Wish List” – for everyone who’s shopping for that special career girl in your life, here are some of what ... Read More »
One Year Later
So technically, I’m three days late with this post…but hey, it’s been busy. As of December 3, 2011, I’ve officially been a Chicagoan for one year. And boy has a lot changed in a year. I came to Chicago last ... Read More »
New Pond
Moving to Chicago from Minneapolis, I was aware I was moving from the 48th largest city in the country to the 3rd. But somehow, the change in size didn’t quite resonate until I arrived. Since moving, I’ve asked myself many ... Read More »
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Walking in Chicago this morning, I was stopped by a group of nonprofit workers with change buckets asking for support of our veterans. I emptied my change purse, and apologized to them that I didn’t have additional cash. And I ... Read More »
Put Me In, Coach
No, not Coach purses. Not the football coach. What kind of coach might I be talking about? The kind not many people take advantage of. The professional coach. The highest level executives have been utilizing the services of executive coaches ... Read More »
You Are Here
This morning, I walked up Michigan Avenue as the sun rose in the sky, breathed in the deep breath of the crisp fall air, and I thought to myself, “You are here.” Around me stands Trump Tower, Crain, Wrigley, Hancock….and ... Read More »
You know everybody!
When I lived in Minneapolis, my greatest professional strength was my connections to others. More often than not, at a restaurant or event, I could look around and find someone I knew. I knew the chefs at restaurants, I knew ... Read More »
