Instant Insight – Developing Your Future Leaders
What are you doing to develop and advance your next generation leaders? Gina shares the importance and benefits of investing in the rising stars of your organization.
Others-Centered Listening
Among our values at North Group is the value of “modeling an others-centered focus.” We define values as beliefs we hold that drive our actions – so, how do we put this value into action? For many years in organizational leadership, I found myself pursuing a solution-based approach to leadership. As time went on, I […]
The North Group Podcast – Brought to Light: Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones But…(Ep. 7)
Can you recall the sounds? Children playing, the squeak of swings, a whistle blowing signifying the end of recess. Can you recall the feeling of when your classmate hurled an insult your way? The stinging hurt caused tears to well up until you could blurt out, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words […]
When Transition Chooses You
Is there ever a time in life that we are not going through some kind of transition? Sometimes transitions come with great anticipation, such as a wedding, the birth of a child or the anticipation of moving to a new community or home. Other times transitions are thrust upon us unwillingly, the death of a […]
The North Group Podcast – Brought to Light: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff (Ep. 6)
Don’t sweat the small stuff! In your opinion, what counts as the “small stuff”? We’ve seen this phrase used to assure others that we’ve handled all the details. On the other hand, we’ve seen it used to dismiss things that should hold more value! In Episode 6, Roger and Brian discuss how identifying the “small […]
Balanced Living…or Balancing Act?
Balanced Living… Is your life in balance? How many balls are you juggling at one time? Have you dropped any lately? I love to juggle! I’ve got a dozen important balls in the air most of the time. However, when I drop balls, I don’t love juggling at all. One day, I realized not all […]
The North Group Podcast – Brought to Light: Fake It ‘Til You Make It (Ep. 5)
You know what they say – “Fake it ‘til you make it!” In this episode, Roger and Gina bring to light the helpful and not-so-helpful aspects of this commonly-used idiom. When we find ourselves in uncomfortable and uncertain situations, can we get better if we “behave our way into believing?” You can also listen on: […]
Instant Insight – The Concept of Being
In this Instant Insight, Laura challenges us to consider whether it is what we do that defines who we are.
The North Group Podcast – Brought to Light: Past Behavior is the Best Indicator of Future Behavior (Ep. 4)
Is past behavior actually the best indicator of future behavior? Daryl and Roger encourage us to be hopeful about the ability of people to change the patterns of their behavior. Through The North Group Podcast, our team invites you into their discussions on a range of topics including organizational health and leadership development, while seeking […]
Instant Insight – How Relationships Can Advance Your Leadership Development
Leadership development is a journey, not an event. In this Instant Insight, Natalie shares how an intentional, sustained relationship is essential to moving from where you are, to where you want to be.