Contributed by Jacqueline Harounian, Esquire of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. As a mother of four and partner of a leading matrimonial law firm on Long Island, I have some inspirational anecdotes and advice related to the challenges of balancing professional and personal choices. I married my husband during college and by graduation day, we […]
By Paige Churchman (New York City) Two senior managers, both direct reports to the CEO, are faced off in a heated discussion. Their eyes flash. Their voices rise. Neither will give an inch. Then one shouts, “Come back when you’re not so emotional” and walks out. End of confrontation. It happened to Betty-Ann Heggie. At […]
Come for an exciting evening of networking and information. The first 20 participants to register will have up to 3 minutes to speak about any topic they wish. (Their business or a cause they support.) This is a great opportunity to “Toot your own horn” and let other NAFE members get to know you. For […]
Where America’s Most Influential Women inBusiness Meet and Share Tools, Tactics and Strategies for Success PINK just wrapped its 4th annual conference series, featuring seven high-impact events across the nation. Attendees brought friends, clients, mentors or employees to enjoy an inspiring two-hour lunch with America’s most influential women and: DISCOVER Life/Balance Solutions BUILD Career Success […]
by Elizabeth Harrin (London) After 30 years of legal experience at Linklaters you’d expect Diana Good to know a thing or two about the industry. She has seen a great deal of change since she joined the firm as a trainee in 1979. She became a litigation partner in 1988 and specializes in running complex […]
by Elizabeth Harrin (London) When Lisanne Schloss picked up the phone and heard founder of Women in the City, Gwen Rhys, on the other end, it must have been a tense wait until Gwen broke the news. Lisanne had sat through a panel interview a few days before, and this was the call with the […]
By Tina Vasquez (Los Angeles) It’s easy to dismiss the new “green” movement as a fad; something that’s become hip and cool, but the road leading here has been long and arduous, especially for those who’ve been there since the beginning. Robyn Griggs Lawrence, editor-in-chief of Natural Home, a magazine that focuses on green design […]
By Heather Chapman (New York City) In this tough economic time we are all currently experiencing, it can be hard to remember to look beyond our own needs and try and meet those of others. There are solicitations for funds coming at us from all sides; whether it is from someone on a street corner […]
On behalf of everyone here at The Glass Hammer, I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank our readers, contributors and sponsors alike for a fabulous year. We wish you and yours a prosperous, peaceful, and productive 2009! Pamela Weinsaft Managing Editor
By Liz O’Donnell (Boston) As we head into a new year with a new administration, hopes run high for progress and change. Tempering those feelings, however, is the worst economy many of us have ever experienced. With these historic factors at work, many women executives are setting very specific goals for their 2009 New Year’s […]