Blog - North Group Consultants

Jan 20, 2017

Leadership Transitions

By Gerald Meck

One of the realities of the nonprofit world (and business in general) is that, at some point, all leaders will leave their organization. With the average tenure of a nonprofit leader being just three ...

Dec 20, 2016

Video Blog – Leadership Transitions: Paving a Way for the Future

By Roger North

Roger North of North Group Consultants describes the process of preparing for leadership transitions and the role of the leader in transition. How have you started preparing yourself and your organ...

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...

Nov 7, 2016

Video Blog – Leadership Transitions: Preparing for Change

By Roger North

Roger North and Dennis Clemmer of North Group Consultants discuss the importance of properly preparing for leadership transitions. What is your organization doing to prepare for an upcoming leaders...

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...

Aug 19, 2016

“Great job…but”

By David Thompson

As a leader you are called to listen, share, guide, motivate and challenge – all for drawing the best team performance for your clients and company. Adam Grant, in his book, “Give and Take,” descri...