“I think women’s trajectories should not be compromised when they have children, and that’s something that we need to advocate for,” says Geklang Lee. “I was fortunate enough to work in companies which were more enlightened.” Lee speaks to accepting challenges, taking a career break for motherhood, being an executive and showing up in full […]
During the month of August, The Glass Hammer looks to the state of gender diversity in business and among leaders in Asia. The region is ahead globally in some facets, behind in others, and facing opportunity gaps where more women are needed. Here’s a brief overview of the key themes we see happening across Asia […]
Every August for the last ten years, The Glass Hammer has featured career insights and tips from women leaders and executives in Asia. In this retrospective feature, we’ve mined the best experience-based guidance across those interviews, and this month we’ll be sharing in two parts! Here are the first seven tips: 1. Be open to […]
As we come out of the pandemic, rebuilding strong relationships at work will require special attention. Strong relationships are crucial for success and satisfaction – they determine the extent to which our managers, direct reports and even colleagues outside our area provide us the information, resources, and support we need as well as their openness […]
“Law professionals are not selling widgets. We’re selling thoughts. We’re selling our expertise. We’re selling relationships,” advises Grace Jamgochian. “So remembering the human nature of our business is so integral to what we do.” Jamgochian speaks to why M&A is animating every single day, the pay-off of being goal-oriented and why it’s important to treat […]
“Curiosity is a hallmark of who I am and has been a huge enabler to my success. I am trying to grow all the time,” says Aine Leddy. “One thing I found when I first came to the U.S. decades ago was that many people were specialized, deep and narrow. I always aspired to know […]
“The future doesn’t just happen- people create it through their action, or actions today” according to The World Futurist Society. If you are a leader, you probably want to be your best self when it comes to creating high performing teams where people can feel empowered and like they belong, regardless of who they are. […]
“I’ve spent my career helping companies grow in a way that takes advantage of disruption and new trends,” says Marie Carr. From back when the internet seemed like an insecure and unproven place to do business to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Carr helps companies determine how to grow, particularly by taking advantage of technological changes that […]
With the pandemic (hopefully) coming to an end and corporations getting back to business as usual, many U.S. workers (including working moms) aren’t quite sure they want to head back to the office in person, at least not full-time. Instead, some experts predict a Great Resignation is on the horizon, with many U.S. employees indicating they’d rather […]
“You are motivated and grow when you are being challenged,” says Silke Soennecken, “when you have to use your resources to get your head around things you didn’t think would ever happen.” Soennecken speaks to growing through challenge, retaining your power as a woman and letting go for others to grow. When Things Turn Upside-Down, […]