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Many believe the harmful misconception that leaders should have all the answers. Yet, in my experience as a leadership coach,…

Are you eager to take on a leadership position in your organization? My role as a leadership coach allows me…

The team at Emergent is deeply thankful for the relationships we have developed throughout Central New York and beyond. This…

The illusion of control is, perhaps, the leading stressor for most human beings. Yes, there are legitimate worries–money, relationship troubles,…

In our journey through life, we all face critical moments that test our character and leadership abilities. Whether you're leading…

Long ago, I was having a conversation with the CEO of an organization and asked him a question: What is…

Leaders are increasingly adopting a compassionate and empathetic approach to management. This shift, while positive in many respects, has sparked…

In a recent consulting skills class that I was leading, a participant asked a familiar question: What makes a good…

Have you ever been in a meeting where the agenda was not well followed, or else completely ignored? Maybe there…

The great paradox of the quest for enlightenment is that it is a lifelong search for something you already have…

Recently, I had the privilege of attending one of our client's semi-annual leadership gatherings, an event designed to provide crucial…

I’m an aspiring naturalist. Whenever I can, I enjoy the beauty of the outdoors by hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking…

In life and leadership, the unseen often wields more power than the seen. Invisible expectations, those unspoken assumptions and standards…

If you’ve read anything about Buddhism, you’ve probably heard of the Four Noble Truths. These precepts pose a challenge–life is…

Newness is relative. When a scientist discovers a “new” plant or insect, they are, in reality, finally noticing a neighbor…

In the dynamic world of leadership, staying ahead and continuously improving is vital. As we celebrate 20 years of guiding…

What’s most important for you in your life, as you see it now? Is it your health, vocation, relationships, personal…

In the enchanted land of Eldoria, Eldric, a wise and powerful wizard reminiscent of Gandalf from the tales of old,…