The Center Consulting Group

06/05/2026

Last night, we hosted our first Alumni Gathering for graduates of our Accelerate and Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI) programs!

Five years ago, ELI welcomed its first cohort, and two years later, Accelerate launched. Since then, these leaders have stepped into new roles, taken on greater responsibility, and continued growing. And last night we got to hear those stories firsthand!

It was a meaningful reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you to Branch Creek Taphouse for the wonderful hospitality, and to every alumnus who joined us!

We are already looking forward to the next one!

06/03/2026

One conversation at the right moment can change the entire direction of a young leader's life. Here are 10 ways to start developing the next generation of leaders around you.

One conversation at the right moment can change the entire direction of a young leader's life. Here are 10 ways to start developing the next generation of leaders around you.

06/02/2026

Revitalization requires some risks.

If you are looking for risk-free and easy, steer clear of the work of revitalization. Home revitalization requires extensive spending, dangerous saws, challenging demolition, complex plumbing, scary electricity, and the ever-challenging ladders. Similarly, revitalizing an organization also has some inherent risks, including potential for conflict, significant expenses, and personnel changes, to name a few. When it comes to revitalization, no risk = no reward.

Keep reading for six reminders when leading change to revitalize your organization: https://www.centerconsulting.org/blog/how-to-revitalize-your-organization-6-reminders-for-leading-change

06/01/2026

We are welcoming Ella Stemmer as our summer intern!

Ella is a former Division I basketball player at Lehigh University. She graduated in the spring of 2025 and is currently a graduate student in the M.Ed. Teaching and Learning program. Ella also serves as a graduate assistant in Lehigh's Flight45 leadership development program, where she supports student-athlete leadership education. She is looking forward to translating her leadership learning from sports to business and church consulting!

During her summer at The Center Consulting Group, Ella will shadow consultants in front of clients while contributing to research projects behind the scenes. She will also support the Emerging Leaders Initiative and Accelerate programs, as well as complete a capstone project focused on expanding and enhancing The Center's team-building inventory for clients.

Ella was a participant in our May 2026 Accelerate and shared this about her experience: "What a great learning environment at Accelerate over the past few days! I am lucky to continue my time with The Center as an intern this summer, where I will enrich my professional experience in consulting and coaching. Not to mention, this staff is FUN!"

We are excited to have Ella as a part of our team this summer!

05/29/2026

Working with or for someone who is stealing your emotional energy is draining. Here are six suggestions to protect yourself from them.

Working with or for someone who is stealing your emotional energy is draining. Here are six suggestions to protect yourself from them.

05/28/2026

Every leader needs a small but mighty group to lean on.

In ancient times, before King David was ruler of Israel and Judah, he was on the run from a pathologically jealous king named Saul. He was constantly hunted and was wanted, dead or alive. Yet he had a small group of loyal and intimidating guys called his Mighty Men to support him.

Just like David, every leader needs a small but mighty group of women and men in their life. When they have this group to lean on, they are less likely to allow the big messes to overwhelm and defeat them. Such leaders will last longer, make wiser decisions, and not allow fear to prevent them from leading through the storms.

Keep reading for more strategies to help you lead through chaos: https://www.centerconsulting.org/blog/feeling-overwhelmed-as-a-leader-five-ways-to-lead-through-chaos

05/27/2026

For the past two months, I have visited my nearly 100-year-old mother in a nursing home every day. My visits surprisingly reminded me of these four leadership lessons.

For the past two months, I have visited my nearly 100-year-old mother in a nursing home every day. My visits surprisingly reminded me of these four leadership lessons.

05/22/2026

Here are eight signs that you may have someone tapping into your emotional energy and zapping your joy - without your permission.

Growing up in my town, we were often on the lookout for thieves who would take your bike, grill, tires, or just about anything. But we need to be aware of a different type of thief in our lives and organizations, the energy thief. Here are eight signs that you may have someone tapping into your emot

05/21/2026

Julia was part of a previous Emerging Leaders Initiative cohort! Listen as she shares about learning the importance of humble leadership and how to focus on the worth of the people around you.

If you know someone aged 18-24, invite them to join us for our next ELI on July 27-31 in Dublin, PA! They will learn from diverse professionals, explore future career interests, identify their leadership strengths, and interact with other like-minded young leaders.

Learn more and apply at our website: centerconsulting.org/eli.

05/20/2026

Practicing gratitude habits can reduce stress, improve job performance and sleep quality, and increase the quality of relationships.

Biologically, we release dopamine and serotonin in our brains when we express and receive gratitude. These neurotransmitters affect our motivation, happiness, contentment, and sleep cycles. Deficiencies can lead to depression, anxiety, and lack of motivation. By practicing genuine gratitude, your body naturally releases these important neurotransmitters. This is an incredible benefit.

Keep reading for more on gratitude and three simple ways to start practicing it: https://www.centerconsulting.org/blog/gratitude-a-silver-bullet-for-strengthening-morale