By Robin Madell (San Francisco) As chief diversity officers have emphasized worldwide, creating more opportunities for women in the workplace isn’t just a feel-good proposition: it makes business sense. Many law firms are clearly noting this fact, evidenced by the increasing number of “women’s initiatives” being launched – initiatives that have a clear business focus. […]
Contributed by Sara Canaday You know what they say about too much of a good thing… Besides triple chocolate cake, that concept also applies to our behaviors in the workplace. Our peers and supervisors might tell us how much they appreciate our unstoppable enthusiasm. We have been rewarded for this attribute, so we crank it […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Avis Yates Rivers began her career at Exxon Corporation in the 1970s. She rapidly rose through the ranks of the company, moving from an administrative position to HR and training, and then into sales – which is where she really began to shine. When the company launched a […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) “I have a note on my refrigerator that says, ‘If you’re not f***ing up, you’re not in the game.’ This is my constant reminder to be OK with making mistakes and that it’s better to try new things and fail than to do nothing.” –Ruth Carter, Owner/Attorney, Carter Law Firm, […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Reflecting on her career, Julie Sweet, General Counsel at Accenture, says her path was shaped by a drive to do the unexpected. “One thing to note is that I didn’t set out early in my career to be the general counsel at a big company.” She explained, “Sometimes […]
Contributed by Filippo Galluppi How do we find people to help us? Traditionally, hiring someone during a recession should be easier than during a time of full employment. But we are not looking for just bodies today. We are looking for someone who can be interested in what we are doing and who we want […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) For many women, the most difficult part of leaving a company they’ve spent years at – no matter the reason for their departure (retirement, reinvention, or realignment) – is the fear of what will happen to the legacy they’re leaving behind. Whether special projects, women’s initiatives, or a groundbreaking career […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “What excites me and makes me driven is that I love to invest capital,” began Vivian Lau, Partner at Serengeti Asset Management. “And when it comes to investing, the markets are exciting. Every year it’s hard to make money until you finish the year and find ways to […]
Today, with our myriad platforms on which to publish, promote, “like,” and share, maintaining a reputation is both easier and more difficult. The Internet as a tool can make our thoughts and feelings public instantly – so you had better be sure what you do share is authentically you, and carefully considered. That goes doubly […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Happy New Year! It’s January 2013, and time to think about the year ahead. What better way to start than with a little history lesson? Celebrating the New Year on January 1st goes back as far as the ancient Romans. In fact, the Romans had a god dedicated […]