Blog - North Group Consultants

May 18, 2017

Avoiding Behavioral Drift

By Daryl Leisey

There is a great quote from John Maxwell that states, “Experience is not the best teacher… EVALUATED experience is the best teacher.” Or, as I heard a speaker say one time, “Experience makes us older...

Apr 20, 2017

What Are You Chasing?

By David Thompson

Have you ever stopped to reflect on the “good ole’ days” where: The only thing you could do in your car was listen to the radio, mentally plan, converse with a passenger, or take in the scenery? ...

Apr 5, 2017

Leadership vs. Management

By Joanne Ladley

Have you noticed how people are creating their own job titles these days? There are Chief Creative Officers, Chief Mission Officers and the more traditional Marketing Managers and Directors of Human R...

Mar 5, 2017

Relational Roadblocks

By Roger Garber

We all know the fundamentals of strong, healthy relationships, don't we? Asking good questions, listening well, investing in transparency and trust, there is really no mystery. So why do we get so eas...

Dec 5, 2016

Building Character

By Craig Schloneger

One of the most important gifts we can give to our family, friends, co-workers and ourselves is to be a person of character. David Brooks, in his book The Road to Character, examines the lives of a...

Nov 21, 2016

51%

By Jerry Murray

I am a numbers guy. I don’t know why – it’s just how I think. Numbers measure stuff and help simplify things for me. Sometimes I am fascinated with how broadly numerical metrics can be applied to e...

Oct 20, 2016

in-spire

By Gina Breslin

He nailed it! In a recent discussion with a client, I asked an important question, “How do you inspire others?” I was prepared to hear the responses I’ve heard so many times – “Get to know your em...

Sep 20, 2016

Video Blog – Servant Leadership: Building Trust

By Roger North

Roger North of North Group Consultants describes the principal elements of trust - a foundational centerpiece of Servant Leadership. What character traits do you admire in those you consider to be ...

Sep 6, 2016

For the Greater Good

By Lynette Meck

Community involvement. Empowerment. Making a difference. These words and phrases have become driving buzzwords in today’s marketplace. As awareness about local and global social issues continues to...