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Step by Step with: NBC5′s LeeAnn Trotter

Written on December 12, 2012 at 12:09 am, by

LeeAnn Trotter LeeAnn Trotter is NBC5′s entertainment reporter. The Chicago native joined NBC5 in December 2005, after working at CLTV for eight years. There, she anchored the weekend news and hosted the award-winning entertainment show, “Metromix: The TV Show,” which earned her a local Emmy and several nominations for Best On Camera Performance. Prior to  Continue Reading »

Give Thanks for Annoying Colleagues: They’re More Important Than You Think

Written on November 19, 2012 at 6:25 pm, by

Marcy Twete Luminary Circle member and member of the Step Up Chicago Board of Directors, Marcy Twete, offers Step Up members advice on how to get ahead in the workplace and in relationships with your boss and colleagues. Thirteen years ago, I was complaining with my best friend about how our boss at the local  Continue Reading »

Igniting Potential

Written on November 7, 2012 at 5:13 am, by

CEO Jenni Luke In this monthly column, Step Up CEO Jenni Luke’s shares what she’s learned about confidence from you, our network. As the CEO of Step Up, it is my privilege to lead our community in the shared vision of igniting women and girls to fulfill their potential. In our after-school programs, we teach  Continue Reading »

The Things You Think Your Boss Doesn’t Notice

Written on October 30, 2012 at 8:23 pm, by

Marcy Twete Luminary Circle member and member of the Step Up Chicago Board of Directors, Marcy Twete, offers Step Up members advice on how to get ahead in the workplace and in relationships with your boss and colleagues. Think back, for a moment, to your first month at your current job. Picture yourself on your  Continue Reading »

Episode two: men and equality, women and leadership

Written on October 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm, by

Ashley Milne-Tyte -this podcast is episode two in a series by Ashley Milne-Tyte and is available on the series website: The Broad Experience.- The Broad Experience is a new podcast that brings thoughtful conversation – and a little attitude – to the subject of women and the workplace. It’s gender without the worthiness.