Most often, a challenge does not feel good. However, when recognized as an opportunity, greatness can grow from challenge. Challenges come in many forms and proportions. Even the smallest challenges can derail you or an organization. The key to getting through a challenge is to discover the gift that is…
This article, by our Executive Vice President Becky Scheeler, was originally published during the uncertain times of the Covid pandemic. Although our circumstances have changed, the philosophy is still the same: poor performers should not be tolerated unnecessarily. For the past several weeks, I have heard how companies cut costs…
I keep ruminating on when the “new” normal morphs into the “now” normal – in both our personal and professional lives. I am not certain there will be an actual line of demarcation, but I find myself speculating often. This time between “new” and “now” may actually be a blessing…
You, the CEO, along with your leadership team, carefully crafted your company’s values-- which are now on the walls at your office and probably on page 2 of your annual report. While writing your company values, the world and your environment were somewhat predictable. Your vision was clear on how…
My husband Bob and I moved from Cincinnati, OH to New York City in 2016, to be closer to family. Since then, I have worked remotely for Centennial. You might be surprised to learn that Centennial has two team members based in New York City. In addition to me, Larry…
I recently joined Carolyn Washburn’s Vistage group. If you are a senior level executive, you should consider joining a Vistage group if you haven’t already. Vistage membership provides senior level executive leadership the opportunity to connect with other leaders to learn, enhance and develop their leadership. It was at a…
Raise your hand if your email box is on overload. Wait. I forgot. This is a blog post, not a meeting. Or a webinar. Sorry. I am still adjusting to this virtual business world! Last week, I wrote of some hacks that saw our team through that First Week of…
Like you, the team at Centennial just finished “Week 1” of quarantine life. We are fortunate in that more than half of our team was already a remote "flex force". Even so, there have already been great learnings, and we plan to continuously evolve. I am sharing what worked for…
This week Mike is back and he is talking to Robin Throckmorton about being an entrepreneur. If you own a business you don’t want to miss this one. Robin is the Founder and President of Strategic HR. She shares her insights and lessons learned about starting as a solo-prenuer, and…
