Hi Readers, We are taking our summer publishing break since its a public holiday in the UK on Monday 28th August and Labor Day in the USA on Monday 4th September. We will return to our normal articles and profiles on Tuesday 5th September. We are pleased to say that the glass hammer turns 10 […]
By Cathie Ericson Although WEX’s Noelia Torres began her career as a journalist, then as a public relations practitioner for large consumer brands, her career has been linked to the payments industry for the past 16 years. She made the move when she realized that although she enjoyed advising clients on strategy, she yearned to […]
Guest contributed by Sarah Brown Whether you are a student, a lecturer, a motivational speaker, a budding entrepreneur or a C-suit, when presenting on stage in front of an audience, engaging them and communicating your message can be a daunting task for more reasons than you can imagine. I would be trying to incorporate some […]
By Cathie Ericson Women excel at the one-on-one relationship-building style of networking, which PwC’s Sue Ann Khoo sees as an advantage as she looks back at her career. “I wish I had believed in myself more at first, but when I realized the advantages to being both a woman and able to understand a different […]
During the month of August, The Glass Hammer will be focusing on Asia, featuring profiles of senior level women who are showing up to challenge the gender gap in Asia with their own journeys to leadership. Take a look at the following articles that take a wider look at the gender dynamics of business in […]
Guest Contributed By Patricia Harden, President and CEO of Harden Communications Partners In today’s media-saturated business world, a company’s image is inextricably linked to the reputation of the CEO. Wall Street analysts, marketers and corporate communicators understand the importance of a CEO’s personal brand and how it affects demand for a company’s products or services […]
By Cathie Ericson “Know yourself and be assured of your sense of judgement. This will empower confidence in your decisions,” Padideh Raphael says, noting that this theme has resonated with her since childhood as her mom, a psychologist, raised her with an emphasis on trusting her own instincts, enabling confidence in her choices and encouraging […]
Take a look at these popular articles previously published on theglasshammer.com Why Leaders Need More than Mirror Reflections Amidst increasing access to a broader worldview, we are paradoxically retreating into narrowing, amplified, separated tunnels of perspective. Why You Should Avoid Overwork To Be Effective In Your Job Recently in Fortune, Besty Myers, founding […]
Guest contributed by Katie McBeth There are two types of people in this world: “Punctuality is the politeness of kings.” – King Louis XVIII of France “Punctuality is the virtue of the bored.” – Author Evelyn Waugh Yet, no matter where your personal opinion may lie on the spectrum, the business world has fully embraced […]
Guest contributed by Jessica Thiefels People love talking about themselves, and this is key to making the most of your next networking event. Instead of talking about yourself, ask questions and listen intently. If you can get someone talking about their work, business and goals, that’s half the battle—and it makes you look good because […]