Blog - North Group Consultants

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 21, 2024

If You Don’t Care, Don’t Ask | Ed’s Story (Part 3 of 3)

By Tim Heist

Have you ever heard the saying, "Your referral is the best compliment you can give"? We've all relied on recommendations from friends and family when seeking out professionals like insurance brokers, ...

Feb 6, 2024

Invest in a Lasting Legacy | Ed’s Story (Part 2 of 3)

By Kent Hartzler

Last week, we shared a podcast telling the story of Ed Ferderbar, starting from early in his career to his current role as CEO of Baüen Unlimited. This week, Kent recaps what we can learn from Ed's...

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...

Jan 9, 2024

Strategic Planning: Passé or Relevant?

By Sally Bredeman

Is strategic planning really necessary in 2024, or has it become irrelevant? In this short video, Sally will share why strategic planning is still important, how your team should be involved, and a...

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...

Nov 21, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving from North Group Consultants!

By Amy Clark

As we come into the holiday season, we would like to express our gratefulness for each of you - our clients, friends, and family. This year, we also have been reflecting on the blessing of the next...

Nov 8, 2023

Don’t Give Up on Meeting Together

By Jerry Murray

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 ...