The Strategic and Effective Use of Power

I go to a lot of women’s networking events, and I have to admit I have become a little burned out. So many of them fall into one of two buckets. The theme is either “Why won’t the boys let us into their tree house?” or “How can women leaders live meaningful lives?” I don’t think we need to be talking about either one of those topics. Complaining about the boys isn’t going to change anything. And most women are already good at leading meaningful lives. What we need to be talking about is power – how to get it, how to wield it, and how to manage the complexities of female power. So I am delighted that the Executives’ Club of Chicago has invited me to moderate a panel on “The Strategic and Effective Use of Power” at their Women’s Leadership Breakfast on February 23. The panelists are extraordinary senior women leaders who have up-close and personal relationships with power. I am eager to learn from them, and I’m looking forward to passing on their wisdom and experience to you. Registration is open to both members and non-members. If you are interested in attending you may register for the event by visiting their site here.