If you take a look through a list of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies, you’ll find that 10% of the most senior leaders are women. After many years at the 8% mark, the start of 2023 brought a slight jump with 5 female CEOs being installed. These CEOs include Karla Lewis of Reliance Steel & […]
“When you stumble on a rock in a mountain climb, you find your way around and keep going,” says Liora Haymann. “You may even later sit on the rock that seemingly blocked you to enjoy the view.” During her first year in Architecture School in Chile, Haymann’s studio teacher declared that he didn’t like wasting […]
Editor’s Note (Updated 2026): As organizations continue to focus on collaboration, psychological safety, and effective teamwork, the principles discussed in this article remain highly relevant for leaders looking to build stronger, more cohesive teams. Trust is foundational to a successful team. Building trust allows leaders to create teams that communicate openly, collaborate effectively, and perform […]
There are many challenges to being a successful executive and managing your personal and professional responsibilities. With so much to focus on, trying to introduce a new habit into your routine can seem daunting. Habit stacking is a life saver for executive women who want to improve their personal or professional lives without sacrificing the […]
“For me, my mission is sowing into people. If I can impact a person and help open them up to who they really are, their strengths and what they’re capable of, and support them, this has ripple effects,” says Sherin Dawud. “Often companies and organizations are driven by the bottom line, and the bottom line […]
Editor’s Note (2026 Update): Strong teams rarely happen by accident. As organizations continue to rely on cross-functional collaboration, leaders are increasingly focused on the behaviors that create trust, accountability, and shared results. This article revisits the five dysfunctions that can derail teams and offers practical ways to address them. High performing teams, and the desire […]
(by Marcy Comer) I’ve spent my career working to get into the C-Suite, because I wanted to have the challenge and opportunities that come from leading a company and being at the top of my discipline. Now in this role, I’m continuing to learn that the secret to making it to, and staying in, the […]
“The problem just seemed so big, and I somehow had the naive courage to think that I could do something about it,” says Sylvana Q. Sinha, the Bangladeshi-American founder and CEO of Praava Health, Bangladesh’s fastest-growing healthcare company. In 2014, Sinha left a promising career in international law to focus on the creation of a […]
This month, the Glass Hammer is doing a Spotlight on Asia to provide an update on gender disparity in the financial technology world of Asia as well as highlight some of fintech’s top women leaders. Changes in Women Executives According to Grant Thornton’s Women in Business Report, for the first time all regions of the […]
(Spotlight on Asia) “If you have the right skills and are prepared, don’t be afraid when the opportunity comes to you. No one can tell you it’s not possible,” says Wanda Woo on being both a Shearman & Sterling partner and mother of three children. Defining Her Own Growth Curve Woo entered capital markets as a […]