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...

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...

Jun 19, 2025

Are You Building a Legacy or a Bottleneck?

By Craig Schloneger

"The sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you create." - Mahatma Gandhi In a recent North Group podcast, we shared an in depth look into our own leadership tr...

Apr 8, 2025

Great Leaders Don’t Lead Alone

By Tim Heist

Great leaders don’t rise alone—they grow through the spectrum of experiences they have with others. In this video, Tim challenges us to reflect on the leaders we admire. What makes them stand out? It’...

Feb 6, 2025

Committing to Continuous Leadership Growth

By Derek Melleby

Leadership coaching isn't just for those who are struggling—it's for high performers who are committed to continuous growth. In this video, we challenge the misconception that coaching is only for ...

Jan 2, 2025

The Power of Shared Values | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 3 of 3)

By Craig Schloneger

How many times have we walked into a meeting feeling skeptical—about the people, the topic, or the outcome? I know I have. I often enter with preconceived notions or worry that a difficult conversatio...

Nov 4, 2024

Camper of the Week | Nikki Shingle’s Story (Part 3 of 3)

By Jerry Murray

One of our deepest held beliefs at North Group is that “All people are created by God for a special and unique purpose.” We are convinced that everyone is gifted in their own way, and these gifts are ...