Spotlight Archives - Women Belong

How Women Can Approach Business Development Differently in a Male-Dominated Space

by Morgan Lyle | Nov 18, 2024

In the U.S., women are significantly underrepresented in business development and sales roles. In the broader sales sector, men make up around 65% of the workforce, while women represent about 35% of sales positions, indicating a substantial gender disparity. Women...

Hopes Dashed

by Crystal Reynolds | Nov 7, 2024

Hope. Hope is a vision that requires hard work to achieve. Hopes of billions around the world were dashed this week, reminding me of Mark Manson’s book, Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope. Mark’s reflection on philosophy and the human condition was pretty...

Top Five Tips for Having a Respectful, Difficult Conversation

by Kirsten Ramos | Oct 11, 2024

Engaging in difficult conversations is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s addressing a conflict with a friend, providing constructive feedback to a colleague, or tackling a sensitive personal issue, knowing how to approach these conversations with respect...

How to Make Your Audience Care About Your Solution

by Susan Vincent | Oct 11, 2024

“People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Teddy Roosevelt Have you ever noticed the power of a really good book? You hate for it to end! In fact, It’s a little sad when you read the last word on the final page. It leaves you...

Habitat for Humanity 2024

by Women Belong | Sep 27, 2024

Women Belong Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Homes and Create Change Women Belong is proud to announce its participation in Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s Women Build event on Thursday, October 24, on the Southside of Chicago. This year, two...

What a Real Estate Agent Does that Zillow Can’t

by Staci Yesner | Sep 24, 2024

In today’s digital world, it’s tempting to rely on online tools like Zillow for a quick estimate of your home’s value. While these platforms offer convenience, they often lack the accuracy and personalized insights that only a real estate professional can provide....