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Spark Mystery and Curiosity

I am reading a wonderful book called “Unthink” that is part of the curriculum for our LeadFORWARD program. The Emergent LeadFORWARD program is a year-long program for high-level leaders in organizations in Central New York. “Unthink” – like its title implies – reminds us not to just do the same things over and over again,…

Leadership Development – How Emergent Helps You Create Change

With the onset of technology, changes in society and new workplace ideals and attitudes, the business environment has changed greatly in just a few years. As a leader at your company, you may be faced with feelings of uncertainty. While you might feel confident that you can manage your workforce, you might not feel quite…

The Boys in the Boat – A Book Review

The subtitle of this book – not a spoiler alert! – gives a good idea what it’s about and how it ends: “Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.” What you will find between the front and back cover are pages of powerful metaphors for building, leading, and inspiring…

DIY HR

As homeowners, we often weigh the decision of hiring a contractor versus the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach, and in most households, there is often a difference of opinions between the primary decision makers. One advocates for the perceived cost savings, excitement and challenge of the DIY project – the new skills, the new tools, and the…

DIY HR

As homeowners, we often weigh the decision of hiring a contractor versus the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach, and in most households, there is often a difference of opinions between the primary decision makers. One advocates for the perceived cost savings, excitement and challenge of the DIY project – the new skills, the new tools, and the…

Lean In – A Book Review

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, the current COO of Facebook is a book I would highly recommend to all men and women in a leadership role as well as all wives, husbands, fathers, and mothers. I thought I would share a couple of ideas mentioned in the book that really stuck with me. Sheryl talks in the…

Letting Go

A few weeks ago I read a story that stuck with me. Since then I’ve shared it with clients for whom the message also resonates, for varied reasons. Here’s the story: “So much more can happen with our hands open. In fact, closing and stubbornly maintaining our grip is often what keeps us stuck, though…

Fearless Development

In a world where the answers to most of our questions are at our fingertips, one in which we’re often overwhelmed with the need to keep up with technology, are we trying to be too perfect? Are we cruising blindly through the process in an effort to reach a mythical goal of perfection, and losing…

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working – A Book Review

If you’re feeling that your approach to life and work is missing something, this book may be for you. Whether you were influenced by the Protestant work ethic or a motivational phrase – remember “no pain, no gain”? – many of us are literally working ourselves to death and missing out on the experience of…

Data Lost in Data Driven Recruiting

Talent recruitment remains one of HR’s most important roles in any organization, because – let’s face it – an organization is its people. There’s nothing more costly than a poor hire, from the moment he is hired until the moment the inevitable separation occurs. Effectively recruiting the best people available in a timely manner is…

First, Break All the Rules – A Book Review

First, Break All the Rules What the World’s Greatest Mangers Do Differently Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman A colleague recommended I read this book as a support to the research I did last year for a re-design of our new-leader program. She said it was a “must read,” and after reading it, I wasn’t disappointed.…

Do we really need HR?

“Do we really need a dedicated Human Resources department or HR staff?” is a common question every small organization asks at some point in its growth path. Because several business requirements and compliance topics affect organizations of 50 or more employees, the question becomes more important as a small organization nears this critical population mass.…

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Dear Emergent Leader: This is Your Year

It’s a new year. I believe your leadership this year can and will make a significant difference on the teams you lead, in the organization you serve, in the community you live, and in the world we share. You are smart, motivated, and full of fresh, new ideas: these are all important attributes that will…

News; PLS Announces Name Change to Emergent

PLS Announces Name Change to Emergent

The performance consulting, training and executive coaching company, PLS, shared some news with their clients as of the beginning of the new year — they have changed their name to Emergent. The decision to make this change came after a rebranding initiative that took place throughout 2016. “We believe the name, Emergent, better illustrates who…

The 5 P’s of an Awakened Leader

We know that as the pace of change in the world accelerates, both the challenges and opportunities for leaders and organizations grow exponentially. We must rely less on past successes and what we know and more on being open, willing and prepared to continually learn, adapt and grow if we intend to remain relevant. A…

News; Bill Berthel Joins Emergent

Bill Berthel Joins Emergent

Emergent, Formerly PLS, announced that Bill Berthel has joined as an associate and as a strategic human-resources consultant. His past experience includes serving as an HR manager at Golden Artist Colors. Berthel holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in HR management, as is a certified professional coach. He will serve Emergent as…

Busy: How to Thrive in a World of Too Much

When you ask people these days how they’re doing, the answer is often about how busy they are – there is always so much to do and not enough time. The book “Busy” by Tony Crabbe suggests that many of us use “busy” as a badge of honor to emphasize that we are working hard.…

Just because we think it doesn’t make it so.

I love the power of thought. I love how much influence it has over our actions and behaviors. I love how it’s first informed by emotion and I love how it can truly deceive us. Yes, the power of our own minds can deceive us. I often witness this with my 6-year-old son. He says…

Stretch for Energy

What stretches you, and what energizes you?
In this busy holiday season, most of us are stretched to the max - whether with shopping, decorating, social engagements or end-of-year work. So how do we stay energized?

Tune into Motivation

Who doesn’t love a good session with your favorite bands? My session usually involves riding in my car with music blaring through the speakers, while I try secretly to sing along. Meaningful and motivational lyrics always strike me, and I’ve learned along the way that many of my emotions are tied to them. The song…

Who’s in Your Fab Five?

I believe we are the average or sum total of the five people we associate with most often. I once heard that your income is actually the average of your five closest friends. And while financial results are one way of measuring our well-being – although not the best – I am intrigued by this…

Either/Or Thinking

Forget “either/or” thinking. It is one of the biggest obstacles to creative- and opportunity-minded thinking. In a world and culture of almost unlimited options and choices, this artificial distinction of choosing one thing over another as if there is only one right choice can result in a missed – perhaps better – opportunity. While you…

Are you experiencing Awe?

I recently read a newspaper article discussing the fascinating topic of awe, and since then I have been thinking a lot about the effects that experiencing awe can have on us. Awe is described as that ‘goose bump’ feeling we get when we see the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, or another natural wonder of our…

Baby Steps

Think of some of the inspirational quotes about baby steps that you’ve read – Small steps to big change… Take one small step in the direction of your dreams… Big things change with many small steps… What small step have you taken today? Studies, research, and self-improvement articles often remind us that small steps, done…