As a CEO or board member, you know the stakes. Every leadership decision you make echoes throughout your organization: shaping culture, influencing trust, and determining the long-term success of your business. When you’re searching for your next great leader, it’s tempting to zero in on credentials, experience, and technical expertise.…
As a leader, you know that real long-term success isn’t just about what you achieve. It’s about what you build. As we celebrate 50 years of connecting organizations with exceptional leaders at Centennial, we’ve seen one theme stand the test of time: the most impactful leaders approach their work like…
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Executive Hire (And How to Avoid Them) As a CEO or senior leader, you’ve worked hard to build your organization. Every executive hire either strengthens what you’ve built or puts it at risk. The right leader accelerates your vision and drives results. The wrong…
Fifty years ago, executive search looked a lot different. If you wanted to find a leader, you didn’t turn to LinkedIn or scroll through a global database. You relied on relationships, reputation, and a Rolodex that lived on your desk. When Centennial opened its doors in 1975, Mike Sipple Sr.…
Fifty years ago, Centennial was little more than a few desks in a downtown Cincinnati office. There were no computers, no faxes. Resumes arrived with a stamp and a prayer. What Centennial did have, though, was a young man with persistence, a young family with faith, and a vision for…
If you’ve ever led a family business, you know the stakes feel different. The numbers matter, but so does the name on the door. Growth is important, but so is protecting the values generations have built. You’re facing a challenge most search firms don’t understand: Finding the right executive for…
When you’re under pressure to fill a critical leadership role, casting the widest possible net may feel like the safe play. But what if the best move for your company - and your new executive’s long-term success - is closer to home? Here’s what smart executives already know about Greater…
You know that executive hire you’re wrestling with right now? The one that’s critical to accelerating your growth but will set you back months if it fails? Well, you’re not overthinking it. The stakes really are that high. Hiring a great executive today looks nothing like it did in 1975,…
When leadership transitions go wrong, organizations suffer for years. Boards fracture. Teams lose direction. Growth stalls while competitors surge ahead. For fifty years, Centennial has helped leaders avoid that fate. What began as Jim and Mary Morris’ commitment to people-first leadership has evolved into a proven system for building enduring…
