Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

And when delivering bad news, use a velvet hammer. When CEO Sam Palmisano stepped down at the end of 2011, there were several qualified replacements, including Rometty. She says, “I translated his sage advice to mean put your focus on followership, not politics.” How do we do that?

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 27, 2011

Anderson (New York City) for The Glass Hammer (January 24th, 2011), an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. Here is an excerpt from a profile of Aine Leddy (Executive Director, Investment Management Technology, Morgan Stanley) written by Melissa J.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 30, 2011

Anderson for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. Here is an excerpt from a profile of Mika Meyer (Partner, Morrison & Foerster) written by Melissa J. Visit us daily to discover issues that matter, share experiences, and plan networking, your career and your life.”

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 13, 2013

This post is from June, 2011. This young woman, (played by Dolly Parton ), was delightfully guileless and dished out her unadorned advice with clarity and good humour. Taking the hammer out of the communication toolbox allows for more open and meaningful conversation. Principle #5: Everyone has something important to say.

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