The Second Friend
“The First Friend is the alter ego, the man who first reveals to you that you are not alone in the world… but the Second Friend is the man who disagrees with you about everything. He is not so much the alter ego as the antiself. Of course he shares your interests; otherwise he would […]
Make Your Meetings Count
“We already have too many meetings around here and they are a waste of my time.” This was the proclamation of one member of a newly formed leadership team as he entered the room just before the start of our first meeting. From the expressions and body language of those already around the table, it […]
Video Blog – Building Team Cohesion
We all have a story to tell – and something to learn from one another! Join Roger North and Josh Keefer as they discuss the importance of building team cohesion and how storytelling can play a significant role in it!
Leadership & Team Development
Leadership can be hard to define, but it’s abundantly clear whether or not it exists in an organization. A strong leader is the very heart of a healthy organization. He / she drives the culture, which influences the behavior of employees and drives the performance results that lead to a successful endeavor. They are in […]
Video Blog – From Here to There
It’s easy to articulate where one wants to be in the future, but can be challenging to accurately perceive one’s current reality. Join Roger North and Dan Burkholder as they unpack the principles involved in moving from here to there!
Consistent, Repeatable, Predictable
When you think about it, there are very few more important priorities in an organization than hiring well. The problem is, it’s really hard! No one “bats 100%.” Nevertheless, we believe there are some very specific elements we can rely on to increase the percentage of successful hires. First, we need to get as specific […]
Trust the Process
During the final round of the recent Player’s Championship golf tournament, Webb Simpson had an unprecedented 7-shot lead. All he needed to do to win the nearly $2M purse was play a solid round of golf and focus on the process – play his game one stroke at a time. Fortunately for Webb, he was […]
Video Blog – Hiring Well
Hiring well is both an art form and a science – and one that can cost an organization tremendously when done poorly. Join Roger North, President of North Group Consultants, as he further unpacks the importance of hiring well!
The Power of Assessment
Last fall, I was playing golf with a friend when I was reminded of an important leadership lesson – the power of assessment. I was getting ready to make a long fairway shot, a shot I had struggled with the whole round. Before I approached the ball, my friend casually said, “Josh, I’ve been watching […]
Time for Reflection
“They can’t see the forest for the trees.” This oft-quoted expression is used to describe someone who seems to have lost something or is not able to see what would be obvious to others. Focusing on what is right in front of them has limited their ability to see the big picture. For some, they […]