The North Group Podcast

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North Group was founded on the concept that healthy leaders develop and maintain healthy organizational cultures and that culture is the greatest determinant of an organization’s success. From our start, our focus has always centered on developing and encouraging leaders and their organizations toward their highest potential. Through the North Group podcast, North Group team members invite you into their discussions on a range of topics including organizational health and leadership development while seeking to instill hope, build character, model an others-centered focus, and encourage balanced living.

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August 20, 202639 min

Considerations for Strategic Planning (Podcast Ep. 54)

Join us as we talk about what it takes to deliver successful strategic planning.

July 1, 202630 min

More Than a Transaction (Podcast Ep. 53)

What does it look like to sell your business well? This conversation unpacks the emotional, personal, and practical realities owners face, and how to steward the process in a way that honors what you’ve built.

April 16, 202634 min

Why Strong Businesses Still Need Leadership Teams (Podcast Ep. 52)

Leadership doesn’t scale alone. In this conversation, the team talks through when, and why, organizations need leadership teams, how trust and disagreement can fuel better decisions, and what it takes for leaders to move from “my department” to “our organization.”

March 19, 202628 min

Finding the Right People for the Right Roles (Podcast Ep. 51)

When the right leaders are in the right roles, everyone wins. In this episode, our team discusses what makes a hiring process effective, the importance of consistency, how to identify the characteristics that truly matter, and the realities of today's talent market.

February 19, 202649 min

Creating Space for Growth (Podcast Ep. 50)

What does it look like to grow as a leader with intention, consistency, and meaningful support? In this episode, our team talks about how leadership development coaching provides space for honest reflection, builds self‑awareness, and encourages leaders to move forward with clarity and confidence. They explore why having someone “in your corner” makes all the difference.

January 29, 202638 min

Succession Starts Now: Practical Steps to Prepare for the Future (Podcast Ep. 49)

If you lead a business, succession is coming, ready or not. Join Leron Lehman and Josh Keefer as they explore how taking just one small step can open the door to clarity, connection, and a healthier future for your business and your family.

December 11, 202546 min

Creating Freedom and a Framework (Podcast Ep. 48)

Leaders often default to “trust but verify,” but what if that posture quietly undermines the trust we’re trying to build? This episode invites a new way of thinking, one grounded in relationship, honesty, and genuine care.

November 17, 202546 min

Carrying the Load (Podcast Ep. 47)

The weight of leadership is appropriate, but the loneliness doesn’t have to be. In this episode, our team explores how leaders can drift into isolation and why vulnerability and connection are essential to thriving at the top.

October 28, 202526 min

Trust vs. Take Over (Podcast Ep. 46)

“If you want something done well, do it yourself.” In this episode, our team wrestles with this common phrase—is it a call to action, an attempt at efficiency, or a barrier to your team’s growth?

September 24, 202532 min

Seeing the Potential (Podcast Ep. 45)

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "They'll never change?" In Episode 45 of The North Group Podcast, our team explores what happens when leaders live with the assumption that people can't change—and more importantly, what becomes possible when they believe that they can. If you’ve struggled to see the potential in those you lead, join Gina Breslin, Brian Black, and Nikki Shingle in Episode 45!