Why do so many people struggle to commit? In this episode of the Get Emergent Podcast, Ralph Simone and Bill Berthel explore the growing challenge of commitment in modern life. From missed RSVPs and packed calendars to leadership, relationships, and…
What if the challenge is not how much we communicate, but how little shared meaning we actually create? In this episode, Bill and Jeremiah explore the space between speaking and truly connecting; where assumptions, inner dialogue, and unexamined habits quietly…
What does it truly mean to be open as a leader? In this thoughtful conversation, Bill Berthel and Ralph Simone explore the discipline of openness, not as passive acceptance, but as an intentional stance that invites learning, perspective, and growth…
In this episode, Bill Berthel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jeremiah about the nuances of leadership and the importance of realistic optimism. They explore the concept of toxic positivity in leadership and introduce the idea of viewing energy through…
In this episode, Bill Berthel and Ralph Simone engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of human connection in leadership and business. They discuss the challenges of getting people on the phone, the impact of technology on communication, and…
What happens when capable, driven professionals choose not to step into leadership? In this thought-provoking conversation, Bill and Jeremiah explore the growing hesitation around management roles and unpack what’s really holding people back. More importantly, they offer practical ways organizations…
Imagination fuels creativity, adaptability, and possibility, especially in times of complexity and change. In this conversation, Bill and Ralph invite leaders to reconsider imagination not as a childish luxury, but as a vital leadership muscle. They explore how through reflective…
Listen as Bill and Ralph explore how effective leaders learn to read what is really happening inside their teams by paying attention to both what can be measured and what is being felt. Drawing a compelling parallel to the medical…
In this episode, Bill and Jeremiah explore the complex and often uncomfortable topic of ethics and morals in leadership, examining common ethical traps, the tension between policies and values, and the responsibility leaders carry in modeling ethical behavior. The conversation…
Succession planning is often misunderstood as a quiet replacement plan for top-level leadership. In this episode of Get Emergent, Bill and Jeremiah reframe it as a long-term, people-centered approach to talent development that builds clarity, trust, and readiness across an organization…