Thinkinc. is a creative Chicago-based public affairs and political consulting firm that delivers strategic planning and positioning, messaging, branding, issue framing, and educational campaigns with the power to take your organization to the next level.
Thinkinc.’s strategic approach and deep relationships kept media attention on an impactful story, yielding big viewership and nearly $250,000 in publicity value for our partners. Read more ›
At Thinkinc. we tailor our methodology per project, based on the specific needs of our clients. Over the years, the firm has developed a proven capacity to meet the wide-ranging positioning needs of our clients. Read more ›
Founder, president, and CEO Laurie R. Glenn has more than 25 years of experience delivering powerful, effective strategies. Full bio ›
Dear Laurie, it was such a pleasure meeting you.
As promised, I wrote a poetic text dedicated to our leadership and art workshop following the exercise from yesterday. I would love to stay connected and thank you again!
Warm Regards, Nadja El Fertasi
We lead from the mind when the heart is the true guide.
We lead from the outside when our lifeline is inside.
We lead by accident instead of intent.
We lead from a place of fear instead of trust.
We lead from a place of judgment instead of compassion.
We lead from a place of control instead of faith.
True power comes when art and leadership blend as one.
True power comes when the self-exists with the ego in the background.
True power comes when others follow your path to greatness.
True power comes when others believe in the magic within themselves.
Some people walk in the room, and their soul speaks through their entire being.
Some people speak from the heart, and you connect without words.
Some people shine their energy onto you, so you too can transform mountains into beacons of hope, light, and peace.
Thank you Laurie for your presence, insights, and wisdom from the heart.
Thank you for teaching us leadership from the heart in fusion with art.
Dear Laurie,
Thank you so much for meeting with the French delegation on October 31st! The delegates appreciated the discussion they had with you and they enjoyed your personality and passion for what you do!
Your hospitality and the valuable discussion made this a unique experience for them. They genuinely valued the time they got to spend with you.
I hope that there will be more opportunities for us to work together in the future, and I again want to thank you for your time. Support from professionals like yourself is what makes the work of WorldChicago possible. Your meeting no doubt enhanced the delegates’ trip to Chicago.
Thank you,
Anna White
WorldChicago
Below is a lovely Facebook post from Andrei Zavalei, one of the young leaders from Belarus who attended my recent WorldChicago workshop on sharing power. I am deeply touched. Thank you, Andrei.
I want this world to be governed by women like Laurie Glenn.
I want women to have power, I want them to have real influence. I am sure, that this kind of world would be more inclusive, more transparent and less corrupted. This world will be definitely much more safer, prosperous and comfortable place for everyone, than it is now.
In August 2018, I (sixth from the left) joined other Chicago professionals including Windy City Times Publisher Tracy Baim (fourth from right) in working with a wonderful group of young leaders from Belarus through WorldChicago.
For over two weeks we are meeting with very talented people in various sectors on communications, fundraising, volunteerism, advocacy, research and organizing. Most importantly we are sharing with them lessons around building power. Learn more »
Laurie Glenn on French television.
Dear Laurie,
I am Fernando Romero from Peru. You coached our team from the YLAI Professional Fellows program while we were in Chicago on October 2017.
Every bit of advice I received from you is part of my daily mantra of what to do with my organization and most important with myself.
All my best,
Fernando Romero
Research Assistant
Biomechanics and Applied Robotics Laboratory
Just to let you know that yesterday was awesome. I truly appreciated your presentation. – Romaric N’DRI
I wanted to write to say thank you again for your guidance last year. You gave me the courage to focus a bit more on Life Engineer and working towards being financially sustainable and I feel like I’m now on a better track. Thank you!
You had an impact on all of the 2016 Chicago YLAI Fellows (Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative) and we all really appreciated your insights and learning from your experience.– Gregory Skeete, Founder, Life Engineer (life.engineer) and The Pilly Pelican Company (pilly.co) and a YLAI 2016 Alumnus
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, a charismatic, down-to-earth Chicago community organizer and officeholder chose Thinkinc. Strategy to handle his announcement for congressional election and his October 2018 decision to decline a run for Chicago mayor. Garcia relied on Thinkinc.’s longstanding ties with Chicago and national media as well as influential community leaders.
Thinkinc. Strategy has the power to get your message heard. Explore the highlights of our recent media wins with influential TV and radio news programs, newspapers and blogs across the nation. Read more ›
Thinkinc. generated news coverage and social media awareness of important research by Journey for Justice Alliance that indicts school districts across America.
The report, “Failing Brown v. Board,” finds that “education in this country remains deeply separate and unequal,” writes Jitu Brown, Director, Journey for Justice Alliance.
Laurie secured high-profile coverage in Wired for the Shared User Mobility Center’s report on how ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber affect public transit use.
Quotes from the SUMC’s executive director reached an engaged audience of 30 million monthly viewers, including thought leaders and policy shapers.
When U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez announced his retirement from Congress and endorsed longtime ally Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for his spot, it was Laurie Glenn who made the news conference run smoothly.
Laurie coordinated between both camps to arrange the setting; led her team in writing Garcia’s speech, as well as the event’s media alert and news releases; and she arranged a Facebook Live stream of the announcement for maximum coverage. Then she got on the phone to make sure journalists had all the pre-event information they needed.
Laurie’s experience and media savvy assured a newsworthy event that garnered significant national coverage.