By Jessica Darmoni The global derivatives industry gathered in Chicago last week for the Futures Industry Association (FIA) Expo conference, where it is clear that capital markets are undergoing a significant transformation. What began with the emergence of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrencies has evolved into a new generation of financial markets. Today, innovation […]
By Jessica Darmoni “Women often have a real fear of messing up, not a fear of the technology itself, but the dread of having egg on our face,” says Maggie Love, Founder of SheFi and the recent winner of the 2026 Women in Web 3 Award at the Women in Tech North America Awards. “The […]
Many of us do not enjoy conflict, but tensions are bound to arise in workplaces filled with differing personalities, perspectives, working styles, and priorities. Sooner or later, different vantage points will create friction and collide. It might be simple. An inappropriate comment. A passive aggressive e-mail. A turf war between colleagues. A standstill disagreement between […]
“I take a daily dose of vitamin G for gratitude,” says Bola Oyesanya. “It’s intentional. I make sure to remind myself how fortunate I am to be here and be able to do what I love.” It’s a fitting metaphor for how Oyesanya moves through both her career and her life: with deliberate optimism, an […]
As a leader, managing your time and energy expenditure is essential. But when it comes to the capacity equation, not all time holds equal value—particularly, your ability to discern how to allocate energy in a way that is impactful and fulfilling matters. Sometimes, a workplace drains you because you’re simply in the wrong job for […]
By Jessica Darmoni “As a lawyer developing policies, we bring meaningful change to the market, but it has to be logical and the new rules need to move our markets forward,” says Allison Lurton. “Everyone in this market is a steward of it, and we want to make sure that any change we introduce drives […]
Let’s argue you are already well-versed in effective communication skills as a leader. You’ve cultivated self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You listen actively. You are mindful of body language and nonverbal cues. You consider different perspectives. You ask open-ended questions to encourage dialogue and paraphrase to ensure understanding. You begin with clear communication objectives. You know […]
“The times throughout my career that seemed the most challenging have turned out to be some of the most incredible opportunities,” says Juli Bowe. For Bowe, the challenge is often where the opportunity begins. In 2023, she was promoted to run Wells Fargo’s CMBS trading desk just as commercial real estate entered a distress cycle. […]
Last year during Hispanic Heritage Month, The Glass Hammer looked at the steep ascent Latina women continue to face in corporate leadership, including the systemic and cultural barriers that can make advancement more difficult. This year, we are asking a different question: What can we learn from Latina leaders who have navigated that terrain? Across […]
“I often reference Maya Angelou’s quote, ‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel’,” says Karelis Barrios. “It’s the resounding philosophy of who I want to be as a leader.” As Global Head of Wholesale Lending Operations at […]