Blog - North Group Consultants

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...

Dec 18, 2024

The 3 Key Players | The Agriteer Merger Story (Part 2 of 3)

By Josh Keefer

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Apr 17, 2024

The Interconnectedness of Life | Kevin’s Story (Part 3 of 3)

By Daryl Leisey

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...

Feb 27, 2024

Trade-offs

By Leron Lehman

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...

Feb 1, 2024

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

By Leron Lehman

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...

Dec 27, 2023

Multiplying by Zero

By Leron Lehman

When I was a kid, my grandmother paid me for memorizing the multiplication tables. Even though it took me a few weeks, it was a pretty easy $10. Ever since then, I've been pretty good with numbers and...

Nov 28, 2023

Reward or Responsibility

By Leron Lehman

Succession is often a dangerous and emotionally exhausting business. Many ambitious and goal-oriented successors find it natural to equate their ascension to organizational leadership with their perso...