Blog - North Group Consultants

Sep 3, 2024

The Power of an Ending | Josh Fisher’s Story (Part 3 of 3)

By Brian Black

Josh Fisher’s story, as narrated through our recent podcast, reflects the significant moments when he set things aside in his life, only to find new opportunities or pathways emerging in their place. ...

Feb 1, 2022

Story 2 of 25: Four Seasons Produce

By Brian Black

Did you enjoy some berries with your breakfast this morning? Or, do you have a fresh salad awaiting your enjoyment at lunchtime? You may have Four Seasons Produce to thank! Four Seasons was founded...

Feb 11, 2021

For a Special & Unique Purpose

By Brian Black

What do you believe? What drives your behavior? At North Group, we have captured our beliefs in a series of statements that are foundational to how we serve each other and our clients. [spacer heig...

Dec 29, 2020

The Power of Reflection and Celebration

By Brian Black

As with most individuals, families and organizations, navigating the challenges of 2020 made for a bumpy and unpredictable ride for all of us at North Group. Our team recently reflected upon, and yes...

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May 21, 2020

The Power of a “Go Forward” Plan

By Brian Black

Author C.S. Lewis rightly observed that, “Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.” This principle is no less true for our teams and organizations. How can our organi...

Aug 5, 2019

Instant Insight: Knowing Who You Are

By Brian Black

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Aug 6, 2018

Make Your Meetings Count

By Brian Black

“We already have too many meetings around here and they are a waste of my time.” This was the proclamation of one member of a newly formed leadership team as he entered the room just before the sta...

Jan 19, 2018

The Three Pillars of Succession Planning

By Brian Black

In his recent blog, my partner, Roger North, shared about our three-year journey of developing and executing an ownership succession plan for North Group. He aptly noted that this process “took time, ...

Feb 20, 2017

Somebody Knows

By Brian Black

I recently had the privilege of facilitating a conference for family business owners from the United States and Canada. Most of the attendees desired to transition the leadership and ownership of the...