Emergent

Have you ever overthought a decision until the opportunity disappeared?

Many of us mistake careful thinking for progress when, in reality, we’re simply stuck.

John Wooden’s advice, “Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry,” offers a different approach. Take the first step with confidence, then give yourself the patience to learn, adapt, and let the process unfold naturally.

Being quick keeps us from standing still.
Not hurrying helps us make better decisions over time.

Where in your life or leadership could you benefit from embracing this balance?

Read Ralph's blog at https://getemergent.com/2026/07/23/be-quick-but-dont-hurry

Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing the incredible team at Emergent! Each person on our team plays a huge role in who we are and how we serve our clients. We can't wait for you to meet them!

📌 Stay tuned to learn more about the people empowering Emergent.

Stress is a natural part of leadership, but it doesn’t have to control how we lead.

In this episode of the Get Emergent Podcast, Bill Berthel and Newell Eaton discuss the impact stress has on our performance, our teams, and our overall well-being. Together, they share practical ways leaders can reset, regulate, and return to their best selves.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of competing priorities, endless meetings, or simply trying to keep up, this conversation offers thoughtful ideas and simple practices to help you navigate stress with more intention.

🎧 Give it a listen and let us know what helps you reset when stress starts to build.

https://getemergent.com/podcast/leadership-balancing-act

📚 Book of the Month: Slow Down to Go Faster by Ralph L. Simone with Renny M. Simone

What if the key to achieving more wasn't working harder—but creating more space to think, reflect, and lead with intention?

In Slow Down to Go Faster, Ralph Simone challenges the belief that constant busyness leads to greater success. Instead, he demonstrates how slowing down allows us to gain clarity, make better decisions, strengthen relationships, and create lasting results.

This month, consider asking yourself:
‣ Where can I slow down to gain greater clarity?
‣ What decisions would improve if I responded with intention instead of reacting?

Sometimes slowing down is the fastest way forward.

📌 For more information on this book: https://slowdowntogofaster.com/slow-down-to-go-faster/slow-down-to-go-faster-ralph-simone/

Why does your work matter?

Answer that—clearly, simply, consistently.

It’s the most powerful message you have.

Discover The Leadership Collective at https://getemergent.com/leadership-collective

Clarity of purpose builds commitment.

Every time.

When people know why, they decide how.

Discover The Leadership Collective at https://getemergent.com/leadership-collective

Mindset matters. But it isn’t everything.

Leadership development often focuses on changing how we think. Yet many leaders discover that even when they know the right mindset, they still struggle to change their behavior.

Why?

Because emotions often override logic.

Past experiences, fear, self-doubt, and the need for control can create emotional blockages that no amount of positive thinking can overcome.

If we want lasting leadership growth, we have to do more than shift perspectives. We have to understand what is driving our reactions beneath the surface.

In Bill's latest article, he explores why emotional development is just as important as cognitive development and how leaders can begin doing the deeper work.

What emotional patterns have you seen affect leadership the most?

Read the full post at https://getemergent.com/2026/07/09/mindset-isnt-everything