In an interview with CNBC, Janet Foutty, CEO of Deloitte Consulting LLP, discussed how to get the job you want.

"The advice that I gave many years ago and I still give today is to be really thoughtful about what you can learn from every experience that's put in front of you." Read more...

INSIDE THE OFFICE WITH DORRI C. MCWHORTER: AUTHENTICALLY UPLIFTING WOMEN

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago CEO Dorri McWhorter was featured in a Huffington Post article about social enterprise.

"I have always believed that all businesses serve humanity. Many businesses that have a for-profit mindset, as all businesses should, don't always understand the opportunity they have for social impact. The YWCA understands this perspective; and we know how to succeed in the business of social service. My aim is to demonstrate the power that business has to create a better society." Read more...

PATRICIA BROWN HOLMES ON RACIAL DIVERSITY AND ATTORNEY GROUP MOVING TO RILEY SAFER

The top lawyer in Chicago for a national firm has moved his team to Riley Safer Holmes Cancila, fleshing out the litigation boutique with a transactional practice and underscoring its commitment to racial diversity.

Minorities make up 32 percent of Riley Safer's partners. The national average is lower than 6 percent, according to the National Association for Law Placement in Washington, D.C.

"If that doesn't show people we're serious about diversity, I don't know what does," Patricia Brown Holmes said. "It's like, put your money where your mouth is. Hire people." Read more...

 
SUSAN ABRAMS ON INSPIRING FUTURE GOOD  

Susan Abrams, CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, discussed her role at the museum and the work being done to inspire future good.

"It's an incredible honor and an incredible responsibility," says Susan Abrams about her position. "I realize every day the importance of our work and our need to share these stories." Read more... 

ANNE PRAMAGGIORE ON COMED REBATES

ComEd ( Anne Pramaggiore) will now be offering a rebate to customers with up to $100 in instant discounts for smart thermostats and $50 in additional rebates available for a customer's gas utility. "This year, we're committed to doubling the number of customer rebates compared to last year," said Anne Pramaggiore said at a joint news conference with consumer advocacy groups in Chicago. Read more...

THE CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN LAUNCHES ENGLEWOOD WOMEN'S INITIATIVE AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS 

The Chicago Foundation for Women ( K. Sujata and Alysia Tate) and Teamwork Englewood launched the Englewood Women's Initiative on July 12th. The Initiative will equip qualified women with the tools, skills and resources to put them on a path to good-paying jobs and long-term economic stability.

	Alysia Tate (L), Director of Programs, Chicago Foundation for Women greets an Englewood Women's Initiative attendee.

"The Englewood Women's Initiative will address the full range of women's needs, from financial coaching and job training, to domestic violence counseling and legal aid, in order to put them on a path to economic security," said K. Sujata.   

K. Sujata was quoted in an article about the Chicago Foundation for Women, which welcomed a new board chair and four new board members. Read more...  

Crain's published its annual list of the Chicago areas' 25 largest commercial banks, ranked by assets as of March 31, 2017. The following network member companies were included on the list.

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WORKING MOTHER'S 50 BEST LAW FIRMS FOR WOMEN 

Working Mother released its 2017 list of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women. Among this year's winning firms, women make up an average of 20 percent of all equity partners, and they hold over a quarter of the seats on both the executive and the finance committees. The following Network member firms were included on the list:

LAUREL BELLOWS NAMED IN AMERICAS TOP 100 ATTORNEYS

Laurel Bellows, Principal of Bellows Law Group, P.C., has been named in the Lifetime Achievement selection of America's Top 100 Attorneys by America's Top 100 LLC. The Lifetime Achievement is by invitation-only and is reserved to identify the nation's most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime Achievement award.

Selection is not achieved based on a single accomplishment or a single great year of success, but rather on a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments that are inspiring among the legal profession. To read more about Laurel Bellows, click here !

PAULA ALLEN-MEARES UIC RADIO SHOW

Paula Allen-Meares is the host of a bi-weekly radio segment, "The Dr. Paula Show," which airs on UIC Radio every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. These 15 minute interviews with leading researchers from UIC and elsewhere discuss research and issues related to health literacy and health disparities. Past topics have included interpreting pharmaceutical labels, IT/web-based diabetes interventions, patient/provider communication, kidney disease, HPV screening, breast cancer, nutritional and obesity interventions, gastrointestinal health, sickle cell disease, food insecurity, health promotion among individuals with disabilities, prescription drug abuse, and more, all with a focus on underserved and diverse populations.

To listen to the show, visit uicradio.org to stream the show on any internet connected device. If you are interested in contributing to the Dr. Paula Show or would like to provide suggestions for guests or topics for upcoming shows please contact Brienne Lowry at   [email protected].

TONI PRECKWINKLE ADDRESSES CIVIC FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President, spoke to the Civic Federation Board of Directors about the County's finances, challenges and opportunities facing Cook County government. Toni discussed her ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline County operations to reform the County's pensions and to increase the sustainability of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System. Read more...

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD CHICAGO SUBURBAN OFFICE Q2 2017 RELEASED

Cushman & Wakefield ( Marilyn Lissner) has released their Chicago Suburban Office Q2 2017 Marketbeat. Highlights from the report include:

Benedictine University's new Executive Masters in Values-Driven Leadership program is for leaders with 8+ years' experience. We've designed the program to help elevate careers, and are looking for people who have the potential reach senior roles if they can develop their leadership capacity; or who are technical experts who want to grow their "soft skills" to be more effective. Chicago Network members  might know of people meeting that description.

This program can be transformative for the individual and powerful for your company. Here are a few details:

• Format: hybrid. Most courses are held online for the student's convenience; three deep dive residencies help lock-in the learning by connecting students with other accomplished leaders and our world-class faculty.
• Curriculum: Students learn to lead at four levels - self, teams, organizations, and society - while also learning practical tools & ideas for your business.
• Distinctives: The program includes industry-leading Hogan Assessments and 10 sessions with a professional coach; additionally, one of the residencies is a global exchange to expand understanding of contemporary leadership issues.
• Length: 18 months

We think this program is the fast-track you need to develop your high potential team members.

Know someone who would be a good fit for the program? Please introduce us. We'd love to meet anyone who wants to elevate his or her career through values-driven leadership.

To learn more about the program, click here!

Letter: Equality starts with a fair school-funding formula - Sylvia Puente and Shari Runner

Three ugly Watergate lessons for President Trump - Jill Wine-Banks