Insights with Emil Everett

<p>Most people still see AI as just a research tool for negotiations, but that belief is outdated.</p><p>In 2024, Amazon announced that AI agents were negotiating supplier contracts and cloud-service pricing directly...

<p>As we wrap up the year and get ready for 2026, here’s a quick five-minute boost for anyone looking to lead with more clarity, calm, and purpose.</p><p>This week’s Insights episode uses the eagle-and-crow metaphor in...

<p>Remaining calm in a negotiation is wise… until it becomes the reason you’re being exploited.</p><p>There’s always a moment when the other side tests your boundaries. They push past fairness, assuming you’ll keep...

<p>Outstanding leadership doesn’t occur by chance; it’s developed through purpose, humility, and daily decisions that add up to excellence.</p><p>That idea really resonated with me when my twins recently attended a Penn...

<p>Many leaders cut costs to protect the present but forget that these same cuts can quietly weaken the future.</p><p> </p><p>Cost discipline is smart and responsible. However, when it becomes a fundamental part of the...

<p>Silence isn’t awkward; it’s powerful.</p><p>In negotiations, and meetings, we often rush to speak, defend, or fill space. But research from MIT Sloan shows that even a three-second pause can transform outcomes. It...

<p>In business and in teams, conflict is inevitable. The question is: will it divide you or drive you?</p><p>In the film Air, Nike’s basketball division was falling apart. Opinions clashed, egos collided, and no one...

<p>In 2008, the world was in a state of panic. Warren Buffett wasn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>While banks scrambled for survival, Buffett sat calmly on the other side of the table with something rarer than cash, credibility...

<p>Ever notice how in golf the tiniest adjustment can change everything? One stroke is often the difference between making the cut or going home.</p><p><br></p><p>Leadership is no different. The small choices we make...

<p>Disruptions aren’t the exception anymore; they’re part of the landscape.</p><p><br /></p><p>Shutdowns, supply shortages, labor disputes, reorganizations, and even political or social unrest can send shockwaves...

<p>My wife went to Penn State. Her dad and his twin brother were part of Penn State’s first wrestling national championship team. Her family is full of Nittany Lion alumni. One of my boys, Dylan, in a memorable moment...

<p>Ever feel like your team has more potential than it shows? This episode breaks down seven behaviors you can personally apply to spark new ideas, influence your team’s direction, and unlock major breakthroughs...

<p>Power is real, and as a leader, you can’t ignore it. In this episode of Insights, I share how to use power intentionally so it builds trust, creates space for others, and strengthens results. </p><p><br></p><p>Visit...

<p>Are you preparing your team for the game, or for the reality that follows?</p><p><br></p><p>When The New York Times / The Athletic profiled how Victor Wembanyama trains, one detail jumped out at me: he doesn’t just...

<p>Every leader knows the hardest word in the job: no.</p><p><br></p><p>And many admit they wish they had learned how to say it earlier in their careers.</p><p><br></p><p>The truth is, no one likes hearing it, and no...