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Have you ever asked yourself if you should have and/or be a mentor? Or maybe you’ve wondered what a mentor is and what the benefits are. Merriam-Webster defines a mentor as a trusted counselor or guide. Given that broad definition, many of us are mentors and don’t even realize it. That’s because many of usRead more

We invite you to take an hour to invest in yourself with McCann Partners on Thursday, April 20th at 12 p.m. CST as we explore new dimensions and ways of thinking about leadership and culture. Join us for a transformative, thought-provoking webinar: Leading with Awareness: Experience A New Way of Being. Spring is the perfectRead more

The Pandemic’s Catalyst Effect: The Great “Re” Last month, ARA had the honor of presenting a panel discussion at the Chicago Women in Technology Conference (CHIWITCON). Led by Sandee Kastrul, three top women executives, Kendra Cato, Disha Gulati, and Madeline Stone Kutis discussed how they have found success in getting to know people and reconnectingRead more

It’s another day for women. Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. If you’re like me, you are faced with many emotions today—gratitude forRead more

Join ARA , ClearEdge Marketing, and McCann Partners, in welcoming The Lady Leaders Book Club, a group of experienced authors and industry leaders — from CEOs to Presidents to Founders and Co-Founders — as they bring their book to life. Together We Rise recounts the uplifting true stories of 15 passionate and unstoppable lady leaders. Their chapters are filledRead more

McCann Partners welcomes Asha Aravindakshan author of Skills: The Common Denominator for a lunch hour of inspired conversation on Thursday, July 21 at noon CST. Register today! Asha is a corporate executive, startup advisor, and career strategist. Early in her career, she learned the importance of identifying and articulating her own transferable skills to landRead more

McCann Partners welcomes Christine Stone, author of The Parent Track, for a lunch hour of inspired conversation on Wednesday, April 20 at noon CST. Register today! After raising four children while moving up in the competitive world of technology, Christine, Groupon’s Global Head Product, Engineering Operations, Strategy, and TPMO, compiled an authentic, funny, and realistic resource toRead more

As March and Women’s History Month come to a close, I’m reflecting on some of the uplifting content that’s been shared throughout the past several weeks. There’s been a lot happening, as usual, but this of course includes how people marked #InternationalWomensDay on March 8, a global day of celebration where all were encouraged toRead more

International Women’s Day was officially celebrated earlier this month, but I received such an overwhelmingly positive response to my initial outreach to the Chief network, that one post just wasn’t enough. I would be remiss if I didn’t share all of the fantastic insights, advice, and personal stories that came my way! This is theRead more

Connecting with, learning from, and lifting up other female leaders is in my DNA, so when presented with an invite to join Chief earlier this year, I enthusiastically accepted. Chief is a private network for women in executive leadership, and while founded in 2019, it recently expanded its reach nationwide and started offering virtual memberships.Read more

Since our founding by Megan McCann in 2011, mentorship has been a cornerstone of McCann Partners’ story. It’s woven into our business, as mentoring relationships have resulted in placing talent and opening new doors, and it defines our mission to deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity. It’s part of our DNA, not only becauseRead more

National days of recognition are aplenty (I see you National French Fry Day!). The one that strikes the strongest chord with me though, is the one we honor today: International Women’s Day (IWD). Lifting women in business and tech is at the foundation of most decisions I make—in both my personal and professional worlds. WhetherRead more

Leave it to the amazing team at 1871 to bring a wholly new spin to an all-too-familiar career topic: mentoring. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of joining the “Making Mentorship Meaningful” panel at 1871’s online Career360 Summit alongside Kellie Fitzgerald of Google; Corey Flournoy of Groupon; and moderator Bill Watkins of Pinterest. As someoneRead more

It was not long after the launch of ARA, an organization which aspires to attract, retain and advance women in technology and leadership, that my co-founders and I were introduced to Chicago Tech Academy High School.  From facilitating a virtual power lunch with their Young Women’s Leadership Society, to welcoming an intern from the Academy, weRead more

Meeting i.c.stars President and Co-Founder Sandee Kastrul has been a huge blessing in my life. Not only is Sandee a friend and mentor, she is pure inspiration. I am in awe each and every time I am in her company – virtually or otherwise. It is fitting, therefore, to highlight the amazing program she has builtRead more

Community matters. Meaningful connections are magical. Mentorship creates opportunity for growth and learning for everyone involved. Relationships are the foundation for everything.  I believe in these statements. They are my truths. And, despite all that 2020 has served us in terms of local, national, and world news – from the global pandemic, to racial injustice,Read more

This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month with momentum from a movement that got its footing just six months ago. In that timeframe, the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns have shown us the power in sharing our truths, no matter the stakes. Moreover, recent revelations have brought to the forefront that women can look to othersRead more

The news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations hit the front pages a few months ago, but it’s hardly been a passing memory. Since then, a sweeping wave of allegations have been made against more than 100 other high-profile men across many different industries, fueling the #MeToo and Times’ Up movements. As a result, weRead more