THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - Executive Development

During Christmas of 2008 I was seven months pregnant with my first child. That year, it snowed so much that my husband couldn’t get into the city on Christmas eve…

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…

As published in CU Management in partnership with my US-firm Syntrina Leadership. Practice these leadership fundamentals to consistently convey your intentions, competency and reliability. Although many of us have had…

As published in The CEO Magazine in partnership with my US-firm Syntrina Leadership. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. I know it feels quicker or more rewarding…

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…

I have been a home-office entrepreneur for over 19 years. Some years I did exceptionally well (annual income in the top 5%). Other years, there was little to no work…

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,…

As published in Forbes.  Listen to others speak, and one of the first things you will notice is how often people use words like “we,” “you,” “one” or “they” when…