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Our blog is an additional avenue through which we share relevant, timeless principles and life-changing values. Among other topics, we discuss individual and organizational self-awareness, healthy organizational culture, and transitioning well.

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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Continue reading Multiplying by Zero Multiplying by Zero
Multiplying by Zero
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...
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Continue reading Reward or Responsibility Reward or Responsibility
Reward or Responsibility
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...
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Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Meeting Together Don’t Give Up on Meeting Together
Don’t Give Up on Meeting Together
In December, I will celebrate 14 years at North Group.  Vocationally speaking, these have been the greatest years of my career.  Our mission, values, and beliefs derive from eternal, immovable truths ...
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Continue reading Succession Planning – Supporting You on the Journey Succession Planning – Supporting You on the Journey
Succession Planning – Supporting You on the Journey
The path to the future for retiring business owners can seem overwhelming. In this video, Jerry Murray shares some of the common questions these leaders face, and how our team is prepared to support y...
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Continue reading Succession Planning – Allowing Time for the Expected and Unexpected Succession Planning – Allowing Time for the Expected and Unexpected
Succession Planning – Allowing Time for the Expected and Unexpected
Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying, "Good things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." Patience is certainly a virtue, but it should never be confused with co...
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