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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) What’s one way to pull more women into the leadership pipeline? Be a role model. On The Glass Hammer, we shine the spotlight on successful professional women in an effort to inspire other high-achieving professional women to break the glass ceiling, and to show that there are plenty […]
“I just thought to reach out and find the true picture of the world,” is how Sheri Crosby Wheeler describes leaving her Texas hometown, Brownwood, where she grew up economically disadvantaged and without African-American professional role models, for university and then law school.
In 2024, Latinas remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles across corporate America and Wall Street. Only about 1% of Latinas have reached C-suite executive positions, making them the least represented group at the highest levels of corporate America. Despite this, a number of trailblazing Latina leaders have defied the odds, breaking barriers and paving the […]
“The thread that ties my previous roles together, and I am most grateful for, is strong mentorship,” says Su Lin Wee. “But it’s a two-way street: you have to show up, put in the hours and deliver results.” Wee, who is based in Singapore, delves into the foundational experiences that influenced her approach to leadership […]
“The equity capital markets are unique in that they’re looking towards the future. The companies we’re raising capital for are disrupting the world, and giving us a glimpse of what’s next. I really enjoy that aspect of going into work every day,” says Jill Ford, Co-head of Equity Capital Markets at Wells Fargo. “No company’s […]
Leadership succession is key to project a company forward. Identifying and training new leaders is essential to diversify and spur healthy and creative growth. At the same time, it is critical to ground succession solidly on the acquired experience of older leaders: their knowledge, practices, criteria, ideas, values, and vision. As leaders, we focus on […]
“When you stumble on a rock in a mountain climb, you find your way around and keep going,” says Liora Haymann. “You may even later sit on the rock that seemingly blocked you to enjoy the view.” During her first year in Architecture School in Chile, Haymann’s studio teacher declared that he didn’t like wasting […]
“I’m a firm believer in the power of personal brand. When you see a particular logo – like Apple, Starbucks or Nike – you immediately have feelings associated with that entity,” says Melinda Cora. “When someone sees my name appear on their phone or in an email, my desire has always been that the brand […]
“If you stay near the same dominion, you always have that depth, but if you move functions, you gain great leadership breadth. That comes with a lot of positives but it can leave a gap in a space you relied on,” says Loretta Franks to her broader, non-tech multidisciplinary background. “I love diving in and […]
For over 15 years so far, we’ve had the opportunity to interview a diverse range of women leaders who are overcoming barriers, charting new territories and elevating their impact. Each woman is generous enough to sit with us and share her story to empower and inspire other women. At The Glass Hammer, we feel visibility […]