Why Workforce Modernization Fails Without Adoption Workforce modernization is rarely a strategy problem. Most organizations know what they are trying to improve: speed, clarity, efficiency, readiness. Where efforts break down is in adoption. Tools are deployed. Structures are updated. New roles are defined. Yet behaviors do not change at the pace leadership expects. This gap [...]
Emerald One Is All Smiles Over Its Role in Transforming Retail into a Force for Good As the holiday shopping season approaches, Emerald One warmly invites nonprofit leaders to explore SmileAssociate, a retail giving initiative designed to continue the spirit of generosity once fostered by Amazon Smile. By Kai Miller [...]
Great Falls, Va., November 2025—As the holiday shopping season approaches, Emerald One warmly invites nonprofit leaders to explore SmileAssociate, a retail giving initiative designed to continue the spirit of generosity once fostered by Amazon Smile. With Black Friday on the horizon, Emerald One is delighted to unveil its involvement in the SmileAssociate program: an inspiring [...]
Driving Mission-Focused Results for the Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency (DHA) plays a central role in the Military Health System (MHS), ensuring that service members, Veterans, and their families receive world-class health care. With DHA modernization efforts accelerating — from DHA digital modernization of core systems to Military Health System [...]
AI Isn’t the Answer. Leadership Is. Why augmented intelligence still demands authentic leadership By LaVerne H. Council Artificial intelligence is having its moment. It’s everywhere. Reshaping workflows, rewriting content, reimagining what’s possible. But let me be clear about something I’ve learned after decades leading in technology, healthcare, and [...]
Emerald One CEO LaVerne H. Council Appointed Independent Chair of the Board at CONMED Corporation A New Chapter in Board's Leadership Emerald One proudly announces that our Founder and Chief Executive Officer, LaVerne H. Council, has been appointed Independent Chair of the Board of Directors at CONMED Corporation, effective [...]
Modern Leadership: Why Technical Mastery Is No Longer Enough in IT Strategy Execution Bridging the Leadership Gap for Technical Experts Technical excellence may earn a promotion, but leadership success demands more. Many high performing technical experts find themselves overwhelmed in new leadership roles, struggling with people management and team dynamics. While [...]
Working Smarter: The Benefits of AI in Compliance Mapping Imagine a traditional compliance audit. Collecting and sifting through policies and records, conducting interviews, evaluating internal controls, and testing processes are both time-consuming and carry significant margin for human error. As more organizations and federal agencies discover and debate [...]
Culture by Design: The Power of Intentional Culture for Competitive Advantage Culture is a reflection of leadership, not a byproduct of business operations. The values, behaviors, and systems you embed in your organization become the cornerstone of your operations. When crafted intentionally, your company’s culture becomes a strategic asset, driving growth and [...]
The Perils of Technical Stagnation: Why Standing Still Is Not an Option You’re standing at the edge of a train platform, feeling the intense rush of air as a high-speed train blazes past. The power of the mechanical beast is awe-inspiring — a testament to the relentless progress of engineering. Like that speeding [...]
The Nonverbal Advantage: Leverage Body Language for Healthier Conversations Everything you do and say conveys a message, but did you know that speaking only counts for a fraction of your communication efforts in a professional setting? And what’s more, your actions and tone pull more weight in difficult conversations, affecting how much your [...]
Building a Healthy Organizational Culture: A Leader’s Role in Preventing Crises As leaders, we often focus too intently on performance metrics, efficiency, and organizational goals. Yet, none of those initiatives can fully succeed without first focusing on organizational culture. Today, and during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the discussion of a leader’s role in [...]
From “Artificial” to “Augmented” The Discovery One crew had HAL 9000. Luke Skywalker had R2-D2 and C-3PO. Today, we’re surrounded by similar non-human intelligence—from Alexa to Siri—and with the increased use of language processors like ChatGPT, we’re getting closer to that cinematic future. While many have raised concerns about the ethics of artificial [...]
Emerald One Shines at the Hermes Creative Awards Emerald One’s creative team was recognized for its Creative Body of Work with a Platinum Award at the 2024 Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition recognizing outstanding work in marketing and communication. In addition to the team’s recognition for their impeccable work overall, Emerald One [...]
Breaking Barriers: Debunking Common Myths About Accessibility Unlock the power of innovation and empowerment through accessibility! Embracing inclusive design isn't just about compliance; it's about revolutionizing the way you connect with your audience and navigate the digital landscape. From presentations to emails, every touchpoint holds the potential to include or exclude. But amidst [...]
Make Every Minute Count. Purposeful Ideas to Restructure Your One-On-One Meetings Scott Peck said, “All human interactions are opportunities to either learn or to teach.” Making the most of your one-on-one meetings is more than checking in with your direct reports on their progress — it’s setting a tone to build trust with [...]
Emerald One Celebrates Four Wins at the MarCom International Creative Awards November 9, 2023 Contact: Chawn Tate, chawnt@emeraldone.com Emerald One, LLC emeraldone.com For Immediate Release Emerald One Celebrates Four Wins at the 2023 MarCom International Creative Awards Emerald One is thrilled to receive four prestigious awards at the 2023 MarCom International Creative Awards, a [...]
Emerald One Recognized as a 2024 Elev8 GovCon Honoree by OrangeSlices AI Great Falls, VA – Emerald One is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of OrangeSlices’ prestigious 2024 Elev8 GovCon honorees. This distinction underscores Emerald One's unwavering commitment to excellence in the Federal GovCon sector, reflecting the company’s dedication to delivering strategic [...]
Are You Successfully Communicating Your Organizational Purpose to Your Employees? Organizations with a purpose-driven culture leverage the human element of knowing one’s audience, learning what they are predisposed to, and developing a vision to stay ahead of the curve. According to Gallup, two in ten US employees feel connected to their company’s culture, [...]
Three Features of Influential Leaders Leadership is a commitment to lifelong learning and development. It can be easy to slip into a task-based mindset, becoming a senior manager rather than a true leader, but an engaged leader is the first and most critical component of organizational goal achievement and personal fulfillment. Emerald One’s Chief [...]
Stress Awareness: A Leader's Toolkit April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when we should take a moment to just understand how stress impacts our lives both personally and professionally. However, this is a mindfulness activity everyone should do every day. Leaders especially need to be aware of stress and how it affects [...]
How Values-Based Leadership Drives Performance By definition, values-based organizations are guided by a set of core values. These values are the foundation of why the organization exists and what purpose it serves. While many organizations claim to be values-based, there is often a disconnect between what they say and what they do. Perhaps [...]
Four Facets of Relationship Management for Federal IT Contractors The United States federal government relies heavily on government contractors. The most recent data shows that, since 1984, contractors comprise the largest segment of the federal workforce—between 30 and 40%. This reliance is due to several pressures: The federal government’s inordinately slow hiring process [...]
Looking Inward to Build a Strong Corporate Identity Today, most leaders understand the importance of having a strong corporate identity and strategic messaging. Doing so allows companies to stand out in a world where the average consumer is spoiled for choice, no matter what they are looking to buy. Where many leaders fall [...]
Adapting to Remote Work as a C-Suite Leader We are now intimately familiar with the concept of remote work. Pre-COVID, employers varied in their offerings of remote work—in some cases it was a regular occurrence, a special perk offered as a reward, and at some companies it was solely a contingency. Over the [...]
COVID-19 Challenges and Opportunities in the Virtual World By Ashton Blue, intern at Emerald One, LLC On March 13, 2020, we witnessed a challenge unlike any other. On that day, the first of many COVID-19 related state or local lockdowns were established in the United States. More followed, with the end result an [...]
CEO Blog: 5 Things Every Leader Must Be to Manage Remote Teams Working remotely drives a whole new level of requirements. While many look first to employees for adjustment, managers and leaders must adhere to a number of key tenets and best practices in order to ease the transformation to an organization with [...]
CEO Blog: Elements of Brilliance Over the last 35 years, I spent my time implementing some of the most complex projects. Many of them required a great deal of insight. Many of them required everything to work positively and perfectly. And many of them seemed almost impossible. Through all of this, I noticed [...]
Happy New Year, and Happy Launch Day! It’s 2020, a year that promises to be one of clear and focused vision, and we are thrilled to announce the launch of Emerald One, LLC and more thrilled that you’ve stopped by to experience part of the journey. While you’re here, please make sure you [...]
Time as a Resource Our CEO, LaVerne H. Council, blogs on LinkedIn! Make sure you take a moment and read her exploration of time as a leadership resource on LinkedIn’s Pulse.
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