In Emergent, Stephen Scott Johnson sets a flag in the sand, a mark, if you like, for how we achieve great things, not so much by being great but rather creating the conditions for greatness to emerge. The new role for the human factor is perhaps the oldest of all: to mobilise people in pursuit of a better future. This book is a great start in that direction.

Matt Church, Chairman and Founder, Thought Leaders

Australia’s leading thinker on creating and sustaining movements, Stephen Scott Johnson, has turned his attention to how companies can transform cultures, and the result is profound. Emergent is a game changer for organisations looking to transform their results through real culture change.

Peter Cook, CEO, Thought Leaders and author of The New Rules of Management

In Stephen Scott Johnson’s hands, the words change, culture and purpose become far more than corporate buzzwords, they are revealed as the keys to not only navigating the future, but of creating it also.

Dan Gregory, Co-Founder and CEO, The Impossible Institute

In a world where organisational purpose risks becoming a catchcry, Stephen’s CATALYST system offered our business the insight, clarity and direction we needed to truly co-create value and meaning with our people. The opportunity to create a movement rather than deliver another top down communications campaign affords an important step change for leaders and communicators alike. For us, the change in approach was not without its challenges, however, the CATALYST system offered profound support and guidance. A movement feels different from inception. It requires leaders and communicators to let go and trust that their people can create shared meaning. When delivered properly, the result is enticing — an organisation where its people can self-sustain a shared truth, a true purpose and grow together.

Rebekah Miles, Head of Communications, Sanofi Australia and New Zealand

Emergent is a collision of contemporary thinking and ancient wisdom brought together in a practical narrative with confronting tools to support your journey to evolve your leadership and organisation.

Will Noble, Managing Director, Human Systems Companies

In a world where organisations are paralysed by complexity and cultures of fear, Emergent offers a roadmap for collaboration, co-creation and most importantly purpose-driven communities.

Simon Talbot, former CEO, National Farmers Federation