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Sep 15, 2020

Others-Centered Listening

By Gerald Meck

Among our values at North Group is the value of “modeling an others-centered focus.” We define values as beliefs we hold that drive our actions – so, how do we put this value into action? For many ...

Jan 20, 2017

Leadership Transitions

By Gerald Meck

One of the realities of the nonprofit world (and business in general) is that, at some point, all leaders will leave their organization. With the average tenure of a nonprofit leader being just three ...

Apr 20, 2016

Leaders Bridge Differences

By Gerald Meck

Recently I attended a recognition event that featured the celebration of a retiring CEO and the introduction of his successor. As the speakers were acknowledging the legacy of the retiring CEO, one th...

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...

Jan 20, 2015

Developing Leaders

By Gerald Meck

Good leaders know that they can’t do the job alone. So empowering others to lead is a major responsibility of a leader. How do leaders empower others to lead? Recently I read a book entitled Christ...

Jun 20, 2014

Getting Better at Doing Good

By Gerald Meck

June 20, 2014 Getting Better at Doing Good by Gerald Meck During the past four years, as well as in previous leadership experiences with nonprofit organizations, I’ve become very aware of the sc...

Dec 20, 2013

How Are You Doing?

By Gerald Meck

December 20, 2013 How Are You Doing? by Gerald Meck I exercise regularly. The other day, while at the gym I asked a senior gentleman, How are you? This is the standard way I greet people. On t...

Jun 20, 2013

Leadership Lessons Learned on the Farm

By Gerald Meck

June 20, 2013 Leadership Lessons Learned on the Farm by Gerald Meck It's 7:30 on a Sunday evening and I have just arrived at my nephews’ dairy farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania with my 12 year ...

Feb 21, 2013

Becoming a Sage

By Gerald Meck

February 21, 2013 Becoming a Sage by Gerald Meck All of us go through different stages of life. Several weeks ago I signed up for Social Security. I resisted this for a time partly because I do...