Blog - North Group Consultants

Feb 5, 2026

Leadership Is a Skill You Can Practice

By Derek Melleby

Over the past year, I’ve had countless conversations with leaders, one-on-one, in workshops, and in classrooms. I often begin with a simple question: Name something you’re really good at. Then I as...

Jan 26, 2026

Succession Planning: The Important Work We Keep Putting Off

By Leron Lehman

Succession is something that every business owner must plan for and yet it is understandably not a top priority for most of us. It fits into the “important but not urgent” category and is often crowde...

Jan 15, 2026

The Power of Belief: Lessons from a Convenience Store Manager

By Sally Bredeman

Most people don’t think of a convenience store as a place where great leadership happens. It’s the kind of place we walk into without much thought to grab a coffee (or in my case, a fountain Diet Coke...

Dec 23, 2025

A “Crash” Course on Leadership

By Jerry Murray

More years ago than I care to count, I was a college student at Messiah University with my mind fixed on a young woman I was just getting to know. I was in full swoon mode—the kind where your friends ...

Nov 25, 2025

Happy Holidays from North Group Consultants!

By North Group Consultants

As the holidays approach, our team is excited for the traditions, both fun and meaningful, that this time of year brings. We hope you enjoy a glimpse into ours and experience a holiday season fill...

Nov 11, 2025

Purpose vs. Passion

By Derek Melleby

Passion is often fleeting. It’s rooted in how we feel, and feelings can change. Passion tends to be self-centered, focused on what energizes me. In The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath highlight ...

Oct 30, 2025

Emerging Teams: Cohesive Teams | Developing Leaders for the Future

By North Group Consultants

"I was used to working with a different generation that had a similar personality as myself and communication was generally short, direct and to the point without any fluff. I have really learned to s...

Oct 8, 2025

The Leadership Trap: Why You Don’t Have Time to Develop Your Team (and Why You Can’t Afford Not To)

By Sally Bredeman

Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done, let alone grow your people? When I sat across from a client last week—a leader in a growing, thriving business—she looked exh...

Sep 5, 2025

The Path to Your Highest Potential

By Jerry Murray

Reccently, I welcomed a long-term client for a monthly one-on-one meeting. After exchanging a few pleasantries, I asked him to rate his personal wellness by talking through five areas of life: Ph...