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Continue reading Are You Building a Legacy or a Bottleneck? Are You Building a Legacy or a Bottleneck?
Are You Building a Legacy or a Bottleneck?
"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...
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Continue reading Simple Truths for Successful Business Transitions Simple Truths for Successful Business Transitions
Simple Truths for Successful Business Transitions
I recently read a blog post by Morgan Housel in which he makes the point that architecture that wins awards and looks great in magazines is often not very practical for the people who actually live in...
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Continue reading The Power of Shared Values | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 3 of 3) The Power of Shared Values | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 3 of 3)
The Power of Shared Values | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 3 of 3)
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...
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Continue reading The 3 Key Players | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 2 of 3) The 3 Key Players | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 2 of 3)
The 3 Key Players | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 2 of 3)
In this video, Josh Keefer highlights our recent podcast where Roger and Craig sat down with Eugene Hurst to discuss the merger that led to the creation of Agriteer. Their conversation focused on the ...
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Continue reading Camper of the Week | Nikki Shingle’s Story (Part 3 of 3) Camper of the Week | Nikki Shingle’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
Camper of the Week | Nikki Shingle’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
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 ...
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Continue reading The Power of an Ending | Josh Fisher’s Story (Part 3 of 3) The Power of an Ending | Josh Fisher’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
The Power of an Ending | Josh Fisher’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
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. ...
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Continue reading The Interconnectedness of Life | Kevin’s Story (Part 3 of 3) The Interconnectedness of Life | Kevin’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
The Interconnectedness of Life | Kevin’s Story (Part 3 of 3)
In our latest podcast, Roger North sat down with our colleague and friend, Kevin Lorah, to discuss his path from neonatologist to consultant. Their conversation brought to light the importance of reco...
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Continue reading Trade-offs Trade-offs
Trade-offs
Good, Fast, or Cheap. Pick two. Maybe you have seen a sign like this at your neighborhood mechanic. It is both clever and true and it captures the essence of trade-offs. A point I make to my childr...
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Continue reading Jiro Dreams of Sushi Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 documentary about a Japanese Sushi Master in his 80s who built a Michelin three-star sushi restaurant. The story is intriguing, in part, because it is so unusual and unl...
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