The competition for skilled talent is fierce, and traditional compensation packages can fall short. Phantom equity allows you to reward and incentivize employees without diluting ownership unless value has been captured first. By aligning key employee interests with the success of your business, you create a powerful motivator that keeps your best people engaged and […]

Join us for an exclusive morning with a panel of EO Chicago’s most tenured members. This special event honors the wisdom and experience of those who have spent over a decade shaping our entrepreneurial community. Enjoy a morning together while engaging in personal conversations with some of EO Chicago’s most accomplished leaders, gaining valuable insights […]

The results you're experiencing in business and in life aren't occurring by accident. Conscious Leadership is a set of theories and practices that help leaders "wake up" to the unconscious patterns leading them to the exact results they're experiencing - both the good and the bad. Please join us for this 60 minute experiential session […]

This follow-up meeting will build on key discussions from our first session, diving deeper into initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. We’ll review progress, share updates, and shape the path forward together.

The Funny Story Behind the Funny Stories Get ready to cry tears of laughter as Scott Dikkers, the longest-serving editor and co-owner of The Onion, joins us for a no-holds chat about the rollercoaster ride of building his unconventional company from a dorm room project among friends to an internationally recognized comedy brand. Scott will share the […]

This will be a full day, in-person forum training for all new Members, Key-Executives & SLPs. Forums are at the heart of EO. These safe, confidential groups foster EO members’ peer-to-peer discussion and reflection in a supportive, noncompetitive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. An SLP Forum works the same way, but allows members’ SLPs to meet regularly […]

Join YPO Gold member and seasoned business leader George "Bud" Arquila for an insightful Lunch & Learn session where we explore the core of effective leadership—getting clear on the “who” that you are. Through values clarification and self-awareness, discover your strengths, preferences, and potential blind spots. This session will focus on how these insights can […]

What’s great about EO is that we have resources to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Whether it’s direct peer-to-peer learning and networking, connections to experts or once-in-a-lifetime experiences, EO can help you reach your goals. This dinner is designed to discuss your EO Membership and how you can best utilize EO’s […]

Join us for "Tactical & Stoic Empathy: Persuasive Negotiation Workshop w/ Shermin Kruse," an insightful session exploring how understanding others' needs can transform negotiations and discussions. Learn the techniques used by top CEOs, FBI negotiators, and diplomats to achieve effective, collaborative, and lasting outcomes by focusing on active listening rather than confrontation. This session covers the […]

You're Invited to an Exclusive Evening with Dennis Chookaszian! Join EO Chicago for a unique blend of social connection, inspiration, and learning as we gather at Double Clutch Brewing Company in Evanston, IL—an automotive-inspired venue owned by our distinguished guest speaker, Dennis Chookaszian. Whether you're looking to expand your leadership team or refine your board's structure, this evening […]