Blog - North Group Consultants

Oct 20, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Energy

By Roger North

North Group Consultants' Founder & President, Roger North, explores the topic of energy... As leaders, how do we protect, preserve and create the energy we need to lead well? We also invite you...

Oct 5, 2015

How Long Is Your List?

By Brian Black

We live in an age of lists. We have our “to do” lists, and more recently it has become fashionable to accomplish items on a “bucket list.” But there is one list that is rarely discussed—the list of is...

Sep 21, 2015

Shoulder Tapping

By Gerald Meck

I recently read the book, “My Calling to Fulfill,” by John E. Sharp. The book is about Orie O. Miller who led Mennonite work in education, mission, peacemaking, and mental health. He developed most of...

Sep 8, 2015

Don’t Throw Your Anchor Inside Your Own Boat

By Roger Garber

Recently our daughter shared a sketch she created on social media. It included the words, “Don’t throw your anchor inside your own boat.” Seeing her sketch caused me to think about a recent conversati...

Aug 20, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Intentions vs. Behaviors

By Roger North

Roger North, President of North Group Consultants, and Partner, Daryl Leisey discuss the relationship between the intentions of leaders and their actual behaviors. Is it helpful to let others know ...

Aug 5, 2015

Creating Community at Work

By Craig Schloneger

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the 4th of July celebration at Lititz Springs Park and the U.S. Open at Lancaster Country Club. Although these events were very different, they fostered the s...

Jul 20, 2015

Subtle Erosion

By Jerry Murray

I’m sure I enjoy Annapolis, Maryland, more than the average visitor. I grew up just outside Annapolis and hold many positive memories. I’ve grown to admire and enjoy the colonial architecture, town hi...

Jul 6, 2015

Can You Take Constructive Feedback?

By Dennis Clemmer

Prior to the Masters Golf Tournament an unscientific poll was taken that found Bubba Watson to be the PGA Tour golfer that other pros would be least likely to help in a parking lot fight. The poll was...

Jun 22, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Leadership vs. Management

By Roger North

North Group Consultants' president & founder, Roger North, discusses the differences between leadership and management. The better we lead, the less we need to manage. How do you best influence ot...