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Bill Berthel
Free in this Moment
In my upcoming book, there’s a chapter called “Get Out of Your Own Way.” As I teach what I need to learn, I wrote that chapter to remind myself how often I hold onto things that prevent me from living as well as I could. The main roadblocks blocking my path to higher awareness are…
It Takes Courage
It’s the time of year to set resolutions, and I’ve got mine: Stop resisting what is and grasping at what I don’t have. I have been doing a lot of introspective work recently and once again am getting the opportunity to relearn a lesson. Simply stated, I am repeatedly tripped up by the illusion of…
Essential Elegance
A 1977 brochure introducing the Apple II computer said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” It takes a lot of hard work to create something simple, to truly understand the underlying problem and come up with an elegant solution. It’s not just minimalism or the absence of clutter. It involves digging through the depth of complexity….
2023 in Review
As we reflect on the accomplishments and milestones of 2023, it is with pride and gratitude that we share some of our highlights of the past year. In 2023, Emergent continued to thrive and innovate, achieving new heights in various aspects of our business. From new offerings and strategic partnerships to notable recognitions and a…
A December Reflection
All of a sudden it’s the holiday season! The ground is frozen and white. The skies are dark before the day is over; I feel like I must have taken a long autumn nap and missed the onramp to the holidays this year. In part, I have been far too busy with work. I usually…
Finding Peace at the Edge of Change
“There is something about the power of our consciousness, of our soul, that gives us the authority to influence the quality of our lives. We are indeed co-creators of the events of our life.” – Caroline Myss Recently, I’ve noticed myself spending too much time outside of the present moment. Instead of focusing on…
‘Tis the Season
The changing of the season often brings about changes in us. Holiday breaks afford us the opportunity for strategic pauses, reflection and preparation for what’s to come. Here in Syracuse, we ready ourselves for the winter season in many ways, whether by pulling out boxes of decorations or putting snow tires on our cars. But…
Stepping into the Fray
If you know me, you know that I’m a fan of the Buffalo Bills. And you can guess how I felt after our tragic Monday night loss to the Denver Broncos in the last seconds of regulation. I was at Highmark Stadium for the game, and those who’ve seen a tough loss in person understand…
Outstanding Hybrid Meetings
Those of you who know me know I’m not afraid of broaching controversial topics, and today I’ll be discussing one of my favorites. Politics? Religion? Nope–hybrid meetings! Like many organizations, Emergent has been holding, hosting and facilitating hybrid meetings more and more since 2020. For sake of clarity, hybrid meetings are those in which some…
America, Where’s Your Team Spirit?
I’ve been a sports fan my entire life, but recently my interest has waned. The money is really getting out of hand, and even in team sports the focus has shifted from collective vision and shared leadership to individual star power and inflated egos. The magic moments so celebrated in the best sports movies seem,…