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When I ask executive audiences, “How many of you know that you need to have a conversation but you have been putting off actually having it?”, almost every hand will…

Although many of us have had to deal at some point with a senior manager who seemed to lack morals, empathy or sincerity, the majority of organizational leaders are not…

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. I know it feels quicker or more rewarding to do it yourself: to answer that question, respond to those emails,…

Recently I was interviewed for the Insightful Conversations podcast. We spoke about real conversations, compassion, the power of silence, vulnerability, grace and curiosity as powerful elements in leadership and coaching….

As published in CUInsight as part of my US-firm Syntrina Leadership. Let’s put things into perspective: only months ago you were living one life, leading an organization, and making decisions…

As published in Forbes. Living through a global pandemic has changed us. As we begin to re-enter, re-open and re-create a new normal, it’s a good time to ask yourself:…

As published in CU Management by Pamela Mills-Senn As part of my US-firm Syntrina Leadership, I am delighted to have contributed to this important article on leadership loneliness. Connection and…

This past November I gave a keynote to 40 CEOs of some of the largest credit unions in the United States. The #1 and #2 “Best Places to work” in…

As featured in Forbes Your CFO resigns. A merger proceeds. A key leader is let go. You lose a major deal. Your direct report handles an important task poorly. A…

In times of crisis, we need to use simple, human language: “How are you? I know this is an uncertain and scary time.” We also need to provide clear information…

As featured in Forbes. Beginning a new executive role is exciting. It can also be daunting and overwhelming, with so many people to meet and things to think about, prepare,…

It has been said that the feeling of being heard is so closely tied to the feeling of being loved that most of us can’t tell the difference. As an…