Op- Ed: How To Have the Hard Conversations About Casual Racism
It is Black History Month. Beyond the celebration of African heritage, it is also a time to have the hard conversations.
Entries by The Glass Hammer
The Legacy Mindset – Why It Matters (Part 2)
Last week, we featured part 1 of a guest contribution around having a legacy mindset for success. Enjoy part 2. What can stop us from having a legacy mindset? What we forget in the 24-7 race that consumes our lives these days is a reminder of what is truly important in life. We want more […]
Voice Of Experience: Kenya Scott Woodruff, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
“Don’t stress out” over your career, Kenya Scott Woodruff tells women who are entering the workforce. “It really does all work out. Your career path might not be as you predicted, but if you are willing to work hard; you are open; and you say ‘yes’ to things that others don’t, you are going to […]
2019 Workplace Predictions
Guest Contribution by Fierce Inc. An increasing number of fledgling workers are currently being thrust into the spotlight as baby boomers retire and millennials and Gen Z increasingly take over the majority of new jobs. Many companies are at a loss with how to properly deal with this change and the publicity that comes with […]
Experience Business and Personal Success in 2019 with a “Legacy-Driven” Mindset
Making an impact will be just as important as making an income is central to adopting a “Legacy-Driven mindset” and that becomes crucial to long-term success in both our business and personal lives. In watching how people navigate the landscape of their business and personal lives, I believe that women have a better sense of […]
The 4AM Club: Three Ways to Make It Work For You
You’ve heard it said: the early bird catches the worm — in the opinion of many highly successful people, the phrase is much more than a cliche. The benefits of an extremely early morning routine have been touted by so many self-made celebrities that the “4AM Club” has become a part of the public vernacular. […]
Voice of Experience: Sandra Bang, Chief Diversity and Talent Strategy Officer at Shearman & Sterling LLP
“When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we have to continually find many ways to talk about it openly, even if this involves having difficult conversations,because although it may feel challenging, the end result will be worth it for everyone“ states Sandra Bang, Chief Diversity and Talent Strategy Officer at Shearman & Sterling LLP. She […]
Mover & Shaker: Inna Jackson, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Digital & Data Partnerships, American Express
Inna Jackson’s biggest learning moment came immediately after completing a very large and intense project—one that didn’t pan out the way she had envisioned, an unexpected outcome given her successful career to date. “I was forced to take a large step back to reconsider the work I’d done. I realized that while I had worked […]
Taking an Early Career Setback into an Opportunity
For many, a career setback does not come strictly by being fired or laid off although. As a woman in business, there also are subtle ways you may experience bumps in the road. Maybe you were just passed up for a promotion or you are coming back from maternity leave to find the company’s culture […]
Voice Of Experience: Amanda Segal, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
There’s no set path to success, says Amanda Segal, head of Katten’s Distressed Debt and Claims Trading practice. “Everyone’s professional journey is different, and for a planner—as many attorneys are—it can feel unsettling when the road starts to twist and turn. But one of the best things you can do is be flexible, patient, and […]