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“There is something about the power of our consciousness, of our soul, that gives us the authority to influence the…

The changing of the season often brings about changes in us. Holiday breaks afford us the opportunity for strategic pauses,…

If you know me, you know that I'm a fan of the Buffalo Bills. And you can guess how I…

Those of you who know me know I’m not afraid of broaching controversial topics, and today I’ll be discussing one…

I’ve been a sports fan my entire life, but recently my interest has waned. The money is really getting out…

When I first heard the phrase, “Leaders bring the weather,” it brought me back to wrestling practice in high school…

At Emergent, we often discuss the transformative power of gratitude.  True gratitude is much more than a polite gesture. It…

Many of our parents and grandparents stayed in the same job for most of their career because their jobs provided…

I was recently listening to an interview with Frank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake Computing. When discussing his company’s culture and…

“Begin with the end in mind.” It's a phrase that has been stated and restated for decades. I first came…

We spend so much time on the Internet. We are constantly connected to a complex artificial environment, surfing the web,…

Trust is one of the most important indicators of organizational success. It is also one of the least-developed faculties in…

Delegation is an essential skill, both in leadership and everyday life.  We all need to reach out periodically and ask…

Polarity management theory is a model for managing two forces that are opposite, yet interdependent.  When faced with two antipodal…

I was recently informed of a safety recall on my car. Four weeks have passed without a fix or further…

During a meeting with local health leaders, I noticed an interesting phenomenon: compassion fatigue. Burnout is common in healthcare, and…

“What is the most important question a leader can ask?” I get this question often from my clients, and I…

I have been studying energy and time management for more years than I care to admit. For most of that…