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Apr 29, 2026

Accountability Changes Everything

By Jerry Murray

“How about we stop doing that?” That line helped me reconsider my nightly ice cream habit. In my head, a friend was standing there with me. In reality, I was borrowing the power of accountabilit...

Apr 15, 2026

The Key Ingredients of a Healthy Leadership Team

By Kent Hartzler

I love food! Comfort food, traditional fare, new dishes, I’m a fan of most any cuisine. But talk about cooking and I come up short. In the kitchen, my only chance of success is a good recipe. Th...

Mar 26, 2026

Beyond the To-Do List

By Josh Keefer

“You have to see this. Look how much I accomplished this past week!” A leader recently shared with me his long to-do list with many tasks crossed off. I had to admit, it was an impressive list. As ...

Mar 25, 2026

A Life Remembered, A Leader Revealed

By Roger North

Paul died recently. He died without fanfare; fewer than 10 people attended his memorial service. I never met Paul and only knew him through my friend Greg, who became his caretaker. Let me tell you ab...

Mar 19, 2026

Clarity First, Hiring Second

By Gina Breslin

A friend called recently. She was feeling the weight of a hiring decision, and I could hear the frustration in her voice. Her organization was adding a finance manager, and they were fortunate to have...

Feb 27, 2026

Five Signs Your Culture is Unhealthy

By Derek Melleby

At North Group, we often say culture trumps strategy. Not long ago, I co-led a retreat for a large company. The gathering brought together 50 leaders from across the organization, including the CEO...

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...