Blog - North Group Consultants

Dec 7, 2015

Do It Anyway

By Daryl Leisey

Some time ago my wife and I were returning home after enjoying dinner out with friends. We left the restaurant around 9:30 and were on the way to drop our friends off at their home. At one point, w...

Nov 20, 2015

Gratitude, A Life Changing Attitude

By Joanne Ladley

Next week is Thanksgiving. It’s a day for families to gather, often overeat, and sometimes watch football. Isn’t it interesting that the first three things I think of have nothing to do with being tha...

Nov 5, 2015

Are You Building Your Resume or Your Eulogy?

By David Thompson

I recently attended the funeral of a close relative where the pastor asked, “Are you building your resume or your eulogy?” As I reflected on those thoughts, my mind turned to the leadership journey we...

Oct 20, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Energy

By Roger North

North Group Consultants' Founder & President, Roger North, explores the topic of energy... As leaders, how do we protect, preserve and create the energy we need to lead well? We also invite you...

Oct 5, 2015

How Long Is Your List?

By Brian Black

We live in an age of lists. We have our “to do” lists, and more recently it has become fashionable to accomplish items on a “bucket list.” But there is one list that is rarely discussed—the list of is...

Sep 21, 2015

Shoulder Tapping

By Gerald Meck

I recently read the book, “My Calling to Fulfill,” by John E. Sharp. The book is about Orie O. Miller who led Mennonite work in education, mission, peacemaking, and mental health. He developed most of...

Sep 8, 2015

Don’t Throw Your Anchor Inside Your Own Boat

By Roger Garber

Recently our daughter shared a sketch she created on social media. It included the words, “Don’t throw your anchor inside your own boat.” Seeing her sketch caused me to think about a recent conversati...

Aug 20, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Intentions vs. Behaviors

By Roger North

Roger North, President of North Group Consultants, and Partner, Daryl Leisey discuss the relationship between the intentions of leaders and their actual behaviors. Is it helpful to let others know ...

Aug 5, 2015

Creating Community at Work

By Craig Schloneger

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the 4th of July celebration at Lititz Springs Park and the U.S. Open at Lancaster Country Club. Although these events were very different, they fostered the s...