By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Natalie Horton, Head of Synthetic Equity Trading for North America at Deutsche Bank, has spent seventeen years learning the business. And her biggest piece of advice comes down to building relationships. “Network – I could say it a thousand times. It’s so important. Above you, around you, and […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) We’ve all been there before. It’s Friday. The day is dragging on. You’ve got a massive amount of work staring at you between now and dinner. The weather outside is gorgeous. But… you’re inside, and the buzz of the fluorescent lights above is giving you a headache. You […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Depending on whom you ask, the UK’s recent foray into the issue of gender equality on boards has produced big results – or results that are not big enough. According to the Guardian, in the past six months since the Lord Davies Report was released, FTSE 100 boards […]
Contributed by executive coach Ann Daly PhD Back to school! It’s a rallying cry we usually associate with kids’ backpacks and notebooks, but don’t forget about mom. More and more, working women are heading back to school to upgrade their skillsets and resumes with an advanced degree. In fact, this fall a record number of […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) According to a recent Northwestern University report entitled Are Leader Stereotypes Masculine?, the characteristics that people commonly ascribe to women, men, and leaders contribute to the challenges that women face in obtaining leadership roles and performing well in them. The study also found that women are viewed as less qualified […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I remember Susan Butler, Accenture’s first female senior executive,” began Jorge Benitez, Managing Director, North America and Chief Executive, United States at Accenture. “To be the first at something – that’s huge.” In fact, Benitez himself has been an advocate for and a role model of diversity at […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Today The Glass Hammer is taking a day off to celebrate Labor Day and bid farewell to a very eventful summer. Over the past few months, we’ve managed to host two big events – A Brave New Regulatory Environment and The Newest Innovation in Technology – and we’re […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) It’s sad, but true. Summer is nearly over. The heat has broken, vacation is over, and the kids are going back to school. You’ll probably be seeing more of your colleagues around the office, and as folks get back into the swing of things, you’re starting to feel […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Earlier this month a new study revealed yet another dimension of the gender wage gap – how being nice can have a negative impact on your paycheck. According to the study, “Do Nice Guys—and Gals—Really Finish Last?” “agreeable” people earn less than “disagreeable” people. How does gender fit […]
Contributed by Dr. Sylvia Lafair, Award Winning Author and Workplace Relationship Expert Frustrated, she shook the ladder she was too tired to climb, had been climbing for years. It was just one more step and yet it looked like a mountain of ice. The call had been in the early morning, time when most would […]