By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I got involved with the FWA 11 years ago – I was essentially a newlywed, pre-kids. I wanted to give back to the community, and had always been involved in mentoring,” said Susan Ganz, President of the Financial Women’s Association of New York and a Financial Services Professional […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Has the time come for bolder policies for diversity at the top of corporations? That’s what was discussed last Friday at a conference hosted by the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College and the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia […]
Contributed by Alicia Morga, creator of www.GottaFeeling.com and one of FastCompany‘s 2009 Most Powerful Women in Technology Business writer Kevin Lewis does a daily round up of academic studies for National Affairs. I’m tempted to start one for studies about women in the workplace. Suddenly, the results are popping up everywhere and it’s clear: for […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I think it’s really important that women are authentic in their professional lives,” said Arlene Isaacs-Lowe, Senior Vice President at Moody’s, and recently appointed to head business development for Moody’s Commercial Group’s bank loan franchise. She continued, “There are aspects of you that make you the best you […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “All mentorship is not equal,” said Debbie Soon, Vice President of Executive Leadership Initiatives at Catalyst. Soon said she was shocked by the huge discrepancies between men and women, which were revealed by a report released today by the organization. According to the report, men benefit significantly more […]
Contributed by Beth Collinge of CTG – a division of ILX Group plc. Economic Backdrop There were broad gains for global equity markets as a result of improved economic news around the world. The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 3.3%, one percentage point higher than its October low, following the biggest two-day sell-off this […]
By Elizabeth Harrin (London) It’s the holiday season, and while it’s not compulsory, many mentors and managers like to find small gifts for their mentees and team members. The Glass Hammer has gathered the top business books that will grace any Christmas stocking this year. Enjoy! 1. Get-It-Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and […]
By Kelly Tanner (New York City) A recent study published in the British Journal of Social Psychology concluded that female leaders are preferred during a crisis. This study, “The glass cliff: When and why women are selected as leaders in crisis contexts,” notes that when a company is in crisis, the perception of what constitutes […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “If you’re good at what you do, most people will understand different approaches and work styles,” said Anna Pinedo, a Partner in the Capital Markets Group at Morrison Foerster. She advises women entering law “not to assume that there is any one right path.” “The one rule I’ve […]
By Stephanie Wilcox (Middlefield, CT) Making it to the top in sports takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Making it to the top in business often takes the same three components. In fact, many of today’s female executives say playing sports taught them about competition and teamwork, which translates to their career. Is […]