By Cathie Ericson Shearman & Sterling Partner Maude Lebois finds that younger associates have a tendency to postpone developing their private lives in favor of their professional lives — but she believes it’s absolutely possible to live both lives simultaneously at full speed. “If you focus on quality rather than quantity, you do not have […]
By Cathie Ericson Susan Nicholson says she always assumed that her degree coupled with hard work would equal success. “Those elements are your ticket to play, but hard work is not enough,” she found. In addition, she says, “You have to demonstrate mastery, but also align yourself to deliver on key outcomes and be a […]
Nobody likes to work for somebody who doesn’t respect their employees, make fair decisions, or is more concerned with their own professional advancement than the good the whole team. It’s easy to spot a bad boss, but what does a good boss look like? You might picture her being open to your ideas, easy to […]
By Cathie Ericson “One of the most important things I realized when I began my career is how crucial it is to strike the right balance of being a team player and being accommodating, but also knowing how and when to push back,” says Goldman Sachs’ Stephanie Ivy Sanford. “The firm values diversity of opinion, […]
We hope you have enjoyed our featured articles and career profiles during Black History Month. Take a look at some of our Featured Black History Month articles from previous years: Black History Month 2016 – Honoring African American Women in Business In honor of Black History Month 2016, this month The Glass Hammer will feature […]
Executives, across all industries and levels, have one goal in common. They want to run a successful team and a successful organization. Without question, the business dynamics and competitive climate in which they operate has changed dramatically over the years, yet many leaders lean on old corporate myths to drive their success. I have encountered […]
By Nicki Gilmour What do you do when you are told that you did great work this year but you are not getting the promotion or the bonus you were set up by these managers or HR people to expect? Many people come to me with this issue and frankly are not very happy about […]
On Presidents Day this year enjoy a selection of our profiles from 2016. Voice of Experience: Sarah Churchman, Talent, Inclusion and Wellbeing Leader, PwC UK Mover and Shaker: Karyn Cavanaugh, CFA, Senior Marketing Strategist, Voya Investment Management Voice of Experience: Susanna Charlwood, Partner, Shearman & Sterling’s Litigation Group Voice of Experience: […]
By Cathie Ericson Peggy Watson believes that respect and relationships are the cornerstone for success. She has found that it’s vital to take the time to know what matters to people: Whether you’re trying to close a deal or get the best from an employee, if you know what makes them tick and address it […]
By Nneka Orji For many, burnout is a familiar concept; its association with emotional exhaustion and reduced motivation is widely acknowledged. However those most vulnerable to burnout are more likely to take a “not me” approach, assuming that burnout is something which others suffer from. However, with studies such as that commissioned by Virgin last […]