New York State Bar Association on Leading a Balanced Life in the Law

Last week, the New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Balanced Lives in the Law released their long awaited report.

According to an April 9, 2008 article in the New York Law Journal, the Committee’s report, which was adopted unanimously by the State Bar’s House of Delegates last week found what many attorneys already know to be true: the law is an increasingly demanding profession, where attorneys find less and less time to spend with families and fulfill civic obligations which have traditionally been a hallmark of their profession. The report notes that young attorneys who are eager to engage in pro bono activities and serve on the boards of charitable organizations or bar committees lack the time to do so.

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Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo CEO on Mentors, Meritocracy and Maternity

2296516641_3b8aa5ce33_m.jpgIndra Nooyi is one woman who has broken the glass ceiling. Named CFO of PepsiCo in 2001, she went on to become the company’s fifth CEO in July 2006. During her keynote speech at the Catalyst Awards last week in New York City, a rapt audience of mostly women from over 100 companies laughed and nodded at her advice on various topics. Here are a few highlights from this gracious and accomplished woman: Indra Nooyi opened her remarks by saying that she suspected that everyone in the room knew the huge difference that a welcoming environment can make. Indra explained that PepsiCo embraced who she was and so she never had to waste energy trying to be something other than who she is. Her keyword for the audience was “authenticity.” Read more

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Transition Tuesday

Why is it that successful women don’t always buy in to their own success and bask in it and feel it is deserved? This session will look at the phenomenon that can be the result of self limiting beliefs and patterns that shape how we look at success and ourselves. We will also explore why creating a brand that clearly lets people know who you are and what you stand for is important along with creating and controlling your reputation will get you where you want to go and give you the confidence to believe in you.

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Reviews: Top Restaurants for a Business Dinner in Midtown

2135418029_be84fd517a_m.jpgThe Glass Hammer returns to one of its favorite hobbies, writing restaurant reviews, this time, for top eateries in Midtown Manhattan. (Alright, our hobby isn’t writing the reviews exactly, but we do love the research!) Below, find three recommendations to wow clients and celebrate with co-workers for a job well done. Our reviews of Jean Georges, Picholine and Sushi Yasuda after the jump ….

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Catalyst Awards 2008 Highlights

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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd and ING US Financial Services were big winners at Catalyst’s annual awards yesterday in New York City at the Waldorf -Astoria. This award celebrates innovative initiatives that advance women and business and has had progressive companies (at least according to our opinion here at the Glass Hammer) win the award in 2007- Goldman Sachs, PWC, Scotiabank and PepsiCo Inc.

Speaking of PepsiCo, their fabulous CEO Indra Nooyi was the speaker at the luncheon, and she was engaging and entertaining in her keynote address, entitled “One Woman’ s Journey to the Top.”

Ms. Nooyi covered a range of topics that we will be discussing in a full article on Monday called “Mentors, Meritocracy and Maternity,” about the challenges and tradeoffs needed to get to the corner office.

There is clear message emerging from leading corporations- try to reflect your client base in your workforce make-up and try to create a flexible environment that works for everyone.

Catalyst is a non-profit corporation and for more information on them and how they rank employers check out www.catalyst.org.

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Top Financial Technologies Women Should Know About (part 2)

Contributed by Sophie Fletcher

The financial technology landscape is evolving from a trading floor-based industry to one that relies on algorithms, electronic trading platforms and wireless handhelds. In this second installment of “Top Financial Technologies Women Should Know About,” we examine the impact of the FAST Protocol trading technology on financial markets. This computer software language is gaining recognition because of its ability to reduce traffic and speed up data flow within our network bandwidths. Women, as savvy investors and market participants, should be familiar with this technology as it becomes an industry standard in today’s capital markets as well as a solution for growing Internet capacity.
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Managing Your Leadership Brand

Every leader has a brand–an operative reputation at work. This dynamic workshop provides new and established leaders with the framework and tools they need to create a truly powerful personal brand–one that drives business performance and career success. You will come away with a much clearer understanding of how closely your intention as a leader matches the perceptions (realities) of your stakeholders, and what you can do to more closely align the two. You will also explore key developmental issues and strategies on how to address them as a woman leader.

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The Hillary Spillover Effect in the Workplace

837481204_c32a33e794_m.jpgLast week, the Wall Street Journal ran a provocative article about how Senator Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House has unleashed a surge of animosity towards high powered women in America, which may be reverberating throughout the workplace.

The article, “At the Barricades in the Gender Wars,” by Jonathan Kaufman and Carol Hymowitz, revealed some interesting parallels between women’s advancement in politics and their struggle for representation in the boardroom.

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Mastering Negotiation Skills:The Art of Achieving Career Skills

Network, improve your negotiating skills, and advance your career.

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Ask-A-Recruiter: How To Start A Career Change – Part 2

Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart

I am lawyer who is sick of practicing law. I have practiced corporate law for 5 years at a big firm, want to leave the law for a job in business with greater autonomy and better quality of life. How do I market myself? Where should I start my job search?

Last week, my response focused on the importance of deciding where you are targeting your search (i.e., what area of business) before deciding how to market yourself and where to start. For those of you having difficulty in identifying appropriate targets, keep in mind that your ideal job or company is a moving target. Your interests change, companies change, industries change. However, to help find initial targets to start your search, here are some practical tips to try:
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