“What I saw as a disadvantage at the beginning, I turned it around to make my secret weapon, because I realized this is what makes me unique and able to see things from a different perspective,” says Claudia Vazquez. “I turned my disadvantage into my differentiator.” As part of celebrating Hispanic Heritage, we open our […]
Shattering a glass ceiling has become synonymous with success for the working woman. Many individuals, groups and even some organizations dedicate energy, attention and resources to helping women do exactly that. But what happens when these women finally do break through the glass ceiling? What comes next? Anyone who has ever had the surprise of […]
Rupal Shah describes her journey, which includes taking uncomfortable (but intentional) leaps in her career, finding her voice, staying challenged, humble and authentic, and dedicating her time to the service of others. “Create the greatest, grandest vision possible for your life and career because you become what you believe.” Big Leaps to Follow Her Own […]
The Glass Hammer was founded fifteen years ago (July, 2007) with the distinct intent of helping professional women – especially within financial services, law, technology, Fortune 500 – understand how to navigate their careers with the ultimate goal of advancing. The mission was to inform (provide expert career advice), empower (by bringing women together with […]
Too many leaders and organizations aren’t making it over the basic hurdles of credibility when it comes to employee well-being policies and DEI policies: that people believe what you say is truthful and that you’re committed to act in the ways you say. Indeed, the Women in The Workplace 2021 report found that while 70% […]
Most of us think that our beliefs are truth. But beliefs are not facts. Rather, they are a core part of our perceptual lens, and thus very powerful in shaping our everyday experiences. Psychologists refer to this as a perceptual set – a predisposition to perceive things in a certain way, which leads us to […]
LGBTQ+ is a form of invisible diversity that is both growing and significantly changing, especially among younger generations. Yet, many LGBTQ+ employees continue to report a lack of real inclusion and safety in the workplace. During Pride Month, let’s remember why valuing LGBTQ+ employees is not just about a month of celebration, adapted logos and […]
“When you’re building teams, you always want to be strongly committed to the diversity of your team’s experience and ideas,” says Mary Cassai. “You don’t want to have uniformity in thought or expertise, as it could challenge disruption and innovation.” Cassai is responsible for all operational oversight for Perioperative Services at NYP, including 140 operating […]
As part of celebrating Pride Month, The Glass Hammer features inspiring and empowering words on embracing wholeness, diversity and celebrating your difference – no matter what it is – from proud leaders from the LGBTQ+ community we have interviewed over the last five years. We re-share them in the spirit they inspire you to embrace […]
“Any difference you think you may have is not a shortcoming. It’s always your springboard,” says Valeria Vitola. “You have to embrace that diverse part of you, because it’s only through diversity that we thrive.” Born and based in Guatemala, Vitola speaks about why you have to dig even deeper to understand any problem, moving […]