Most organizations post openings internally as well as externally. Doing so sends a great message to employees on potential career paths within the organization and can greatly benefit employee retention. However, an internal candidate comes with pros and pitfalls. Here’s what to consider when an internal candidate is in the…
Daniel Wachter is a sales and marketing, training, innovation, and business development expert who has been a personal friend of Mike’s for many years. He’s made his mark by embracing disruption by promoting innovation to drive real change in company cultures. He’s currently the Vice President of Global Sales…
It is a whispered secret of the C-suite that depression is rampant among high achievers and those who have “made it.” No one wants to talk about it. My goal here isn’t to provide answers to why this is (I’ll save that for another space), but to provide ways to…
Maggie Frye of Core Consulting has a mission. She wants to teach the concept of ‘heads-up leadership’ to businesses across the world. It’s far deeper than the name suggests because as a leader, you can’t just be aware of what’s going on around you. You must also be aware of…
It seems counterintuitive to suggest that working less will allow you to be more productive. These two ideas feel like they are in direct opposition to each other. It’s like suggesting that two wheels can turn in opposite directions and still move you forward. That is just not possible, is…
I had an incredible opportunity a few weeks ago. My daughter invited me to speak to her awesome 2nd class about my career. I was also asked to read a book of my choice to her class. I read, "Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness…
Ever enjoyed Airheads or Mentos? If so, then you’ve tasted the work of ‘candy man’ Mehmet Yuksek, President and CEO of Perfetti van Melle North America*. But Mehmet’s work goes far deeper than making life sweeter through confections. Perfetti van Melle is a stand out company in terms of innovation, culture, and community…
You have heard us talk about it for months—Leadercast. Leadercast Live is the world’s largest leadership simulcast, broadcast worldwide every year. Thousands of leaders gather together all around the world for viewing events. This year's Leadercast took place May 4, 2018. Centennial, along with a team of organizers, was proud…
Mike Kelly is one of those people who, whenever you talk with him, you walk away wanting some extra time to reflect on what he said. Mike might be soft-spoken, but the man has made global impact through his work. In addition to being a leader and entrepreneur, Mike…
