Career Capsule: Nina Abnee, Chief Client Relations and ‘Problem Solver’ at Leo Burnett

By Brooke Dahnert Nina Abnee is the Chief Client Officer at Leo Burnett in Chicago. Nina is renowned as a leading woman in advertising and Chicago Ad Woman of the Year (2010). In college Nina majored in history and wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to do with her career. She ended up moving to…… Continue reading Career Capsule: Nina Abnee, Chief Client Relations and ‘Problem Solver’ at Leo Burnett

Advice for Women Wanting to Succeed in Business: Take Risks, Shed Fear of Failure and Change

Five of Chicago’s top women communication leaders met with students and faculty last week at DePaul University’s College of Communication. At a program hosted by students in the Leadership 2.0 public relations and advertising class, panel members openly talked about double standards, glass ceilings and sexism in the workplace. While the panelists come from diverse…… Continue reading Advice for Women Wanting to Succeed in Business: Take Risks, Shed Fear of Failure and Change