emerson consulting group, inc. helps business professionals, independent consultants, and organizations become thoughtleaders in their respective fields.

We do this by helping our clients get their leading-edge ideas seen and heard–in relevant journals and magazines, books, radio and podcast appearances, and speaking engagements.

Thoughtleading Strategy
Refine your ideas, pitch them to the right people, and make sure your published work makes maximum impact. We can help!
Publishing Articles
Articles are a great way to share your best practices and innovative thinking, as well as separate you and your organization from the competitive pack. We'll help you develop article ideas, identify relevant publications, pitch your ideas to editors and get your name in the byline.
Publishing Books
It’s time for a book by YOU! Whether you're looking for a commercial publisher, thinking of self-publishing, or aren't sure, we'll help you weigh your options, put together a plan and work with you to make your book a reality.
Editorial Support
Need some editing help? Have an idea but wish you had a sounding board? We're there for you every step of the way.
FEATURED BOOKS
What Would Henry Do?: Essays for the 21st Century by: Ken Lizotte
Managing at the Leading Edge: Navigating and Piloting Business Strategy at Critical Moments by: Tom Rose
Ordinary People: Extraordinary Lessons: Leadership Insights from Everyday Encounters by: Karen Friedman
This Moment: Reflections on Leading, Learning, Laughing and Living by: Jessica C. McWade, Ed.D.
Otherwise Engaged: How Leaders Can Get A Firmer Grip on Employee Engagement and Other Key Intangibles by: John Guaspari
All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence by: Suzanne Bates
The Art of Authenticity: Tools to Become an Authentic Leader and Your Best Self by: Karissa Thacker
Free Agent: The Independent Professional’s Roadmap to Self-Employment Success by: Katy Tynan
The Work-Life Equation: Six Key Values That Drive Happiness and Success by: William L. Maw
The Speaker’s Edge by: Ken Lizotte
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Dr. Karissa Thacker No avatar Management Psychologist
" I have found working with Ken and ​his ​team to be a true partnership. Emerson worked to help me reach my goal as if it were one of their own business goals.​ ​ They have been ​invaluable to me in navigating the ​book ​publishing process ​such that ​we were ​ultimately ​successful ​at​ landing a deal with Jossey Bass. "

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John Guaspari No avatar Employee Engagement Expert
" The Emerson team has been first-rate on all counts. As a result of the excellent work done by Ken and Elena, I had a choice of three publishers for my latest book. This gave me the luxury of choosing the one that was best-aligned with my goals and gave me the strongest sense that I would be a true partner to them as opposed to “yet another author. "

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Jim Edholm No avatar President - BBI Benefits, Inc.
" Visibility solves TONS of problems for us. The more we’re seen, the more believable we are. The more we’re seen, the greater credibility we have. The more we’re seen, the LESS we need to pursue them and the MORE they pursue us… it eliminates or reduces sales resistance... "

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Shelley Hall No avatar Principal & Managing Director - Catalytic Management
" Ken, without your support and expert advice, Catalytic Management would not have achieved such terrific growth. Every article solidified our reputation, garnered national speaking opportunities or generated leads. Credibility is everything to a consulting firm and your work to establish me as a thought leader has been invaluable. Not only is your support indispensible to our marketing efforts but you make it fun and painless. "

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Jay W. Vogt No avatar Founder - Peoplesworth
" Ken Lizotte and emerson consulting group have helped to keep my consulting practice healthy for the last several years...I’ve since recommended Ken and his team with enthusiasm to many colleagues who have asked me – How did you do this? "

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Karen Friedman No avatar President - Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc.
" Thank you so much for your wisdom, insight and support during this process of seeking a publisher. Without your guidance, I would never have sealed the deal! Not only did you negotiate well on my behalf, but you understood the value of finding the right partner who would be the best fit for my long term goals. I couldn’t have done it without you. "

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Lewis Green No avatar Founder/CEO - L&G Business Solutions
" I hired Ken Lizotte to represent me and find a publisher for my fifth book “How to Grow a Business by Putting People First” (originally published as “Lead with Your Heart”). Ken came highly recommended by others who had hired him to help with their publishing and thought leader efforts. Although this was my fifth book and I had once earned a living as a free-lance writer, Ken’s sage advice made both my book and magazine articles better before he found a publishing outlet for them. If you strive to be a thought leader, I highly recommend you to hire Ken and his team. "

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Michael Shenkman, PhD No avatar Founder, President - Arch of Leadership, Professional Mentoring
" I have worked with Ken for nearly a decade. He is, without a doubt, my strategist in chief for my marketing communications strategy. I can’t count the number of ways he has opened my thinking to new approaches, new technologies and media for publishing, promotion and customer service. He does it all with modesty, which I really appreciate. I know when we meet or talk that something good, interesting, thoughtful and productive will ensue. Even though I am located in New Mexico, 2,500 miles away, his service is not in the least diminished. He is worth every penny I have spent with him and his team. Thanks, Ken. "

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Jim Mooradian No avatar Jim Mooradian and Associates, Inc.
" Publishing articles and getting quoted in the media are excellent for credibility. They are an important part of the process for landing new business. Ken’s team has helped us make this happen. "

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Steve Gareau No avatar Author - Building your Bridge to Sales $ucess
" I would never hesitate in recommending emerson consulting group inc. The staff is so attentive and responsive...Ken once said to me, "You’re a lot like me." I take that as an honor, to be in his company. I highly recommend Ken and his company and its excellent services. "

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How can business leaders actually locate and obtain all the speaking engagements they want?

Presenting The Speaker’s Edge: The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Locating and Landing Lots of Speaking Gigs. (Maven House Press), by our own Ken Lizotte CMC.

This comprehensive book covers all the conventional means for locating and winning speaking engagements as well as clever, innovative tactics practiced by the most successful veteran speakers.

Want to know more? Listen to Ken for free on Growth Igniters Radio, Angela Lussier’s Claim the Stage, Authority Marketing with John McDougall, and the radio show Small Business Advocate with Jim Blasingame.

You can also connect with Ken via LinkedIn, Twitter, or email.

Check out The Speaker’s Edge on Amazon!

Check out more videos from Ken on our Media page.

We've helped our clients secure contracts from book publishers such as...

Wiley, McGraw-Hill Education, Praeger Press, Maven House Press, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Page Court Press, SMPS, Jossey-Bass, Actex Pubns Inc. Nimbus Press, AMACOM, Sasquatch Books, Bloomsbury Academic, Xlibris, Business Books, Career Press, iUniverse Inc., HRD Press Inc., Professional Services Books, BookSurge Publishing, Advantage Media Group, Business Expert Publishing, Lyons Press, SMG Logistics & Training Inc., Emerson Books, Artech House, Insight Performane Inc., Hierophant Publishing, Pellegrino Press, Talent Magnet Series, Bates Communications, Parents Teach Books, BBI Benefits Inc., Advanced Corporate Teams, Harriman House, Global Professional Publishing, Productivity Press  …