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 […]
We sat in the boardroom with an idea we knew was good. We had the numbers. We had the plan. We walked the room through every line of it. Heads nodded. People agreed it had legs. And then came the sentence that decides a career if you let it. “Maybe next year.” Not no. Not […]
As part of our mid-year roundup, we’re revisiting the answers women leaders gave when we asked them what skills will matter most for the future of leadership. Their answers were wide-ranging. Some pointed to adaptability and learning agility, while others emphasized judgment, instinct, communication, empathy, execution and curiosity. Together, they offer a compelling range of […]
If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking “that went great,” only to find out later that half the room walked away confused or quietly annoyed, you already know the core problem. Teams don’t fail because people don’t care. They stall because people process, communicate, and handle conflict differently, and most managers were never taught how […]
By Jessica Darmoni “With the GENIUS Act establishing a federal framework for stablecoin issuance, the window to define what responsible stablecoin infrastructure looks like is right now,” says Caroline Friedman. “That is a moment I wanted to be a part of, and it has been energizing to build a strong team at Bastion to seize […]