Blog - North Group Consultants

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...

Jul 20, 2015

Subtle Erosion

By Jerry Murray

I’m sure I enjoy Annapolis, Maryland, more than the average visitor. I grew up just outside Annapolis and hold many positive memories. I’ve grown to admire and enjoy the colonial architecture, town hi...

Jul 6, 2015

Can You Take Constructive Feedback?

By Dennis Clemmer

Prior to the Masters Golf Tournament an unscientific poll was taken that found Bubba Watson to be the PGA Tour golfer that other pros would be least likely to help in a parking lot fight. The poll was...

Jun 22, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Leadership vs. Management

By Roger North

North Group Consultants' president & founder, Roger North, discusses the differences between leadership and management. The better we lead, the less we need to manage. How do you best influence ot...

Jun 5, 2015

Leadership Barriers

By Gina Breslin

While I’d like to think I am secure in who I am, confident in what I can do, and convinced of where I’m supposed to be in life, I must admit I sometimes let barriers stand in the way of my leadership ...

May 20, 2015

Tribute to a Life Well Lived

By Roger North

We lost a family member recently. Laurie Black, the much loved wife of our partner, Brian Black, died on May 5 following an exemplary and courageous 4 1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 54 y...

May 5, 2015

On Listening

By Lynette Meck

Author and Professor David W. Augsburger says, “Being heard is so close to being loved, that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” Recently I had a difficult conversation with...

Apr 20, 2015

Video Blog: Thinking About… Patterns & Routines

By Roger North

In this short video North Group Consultants' president and founder, Roger North, along with partner and senior consultant, Brian Black, discuss how the patterns and routines of a leader can impact an ...