At Centennial we are committed to the impact of early childhood education on our youth. We clearly see the direct correlation between our youth's success in life, the future workforce and economic growth. When a Centennial team member is asked to speak in the community, we regularly encourage people to…
As a nation, we've made great strides in racial equality since Martin Luther King Jr. stated his dream to live in a nation where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin. However, that said, we still have a lot of work to reach true inclusion.…
The competition to win top talent is currently very fierce. There is a shortage of qualified candidates, and the more senior the role, the harder you have to fight to win over the talent. Does this discourage you? Read on. If your organization is poised for near-term growth, you will…
When we were mapping out our strategic plan for 2017, our marketing team set an aggressive goal: To publish a blog post every Monday. We wanted our posts to enhance your leadership—helping you lead yourself, your teams, and your organization. Fifty-two (52!) weeks of content--it seemed like a lofty goal.…
No matter how you spend your day, We hope it’s in a merry way! Enjoying family, friends, food & fun Is the “pressing work” that needs to be done. So cheers to you and all praise Above-- May this special day be filled with love! Merry Christmas & Happiest of…
The Star Wars and Skywalker family legacy continues as we look upon another Jedi-generation wrestling with the question of who they are and how their future will be defined. In the Skywalker family, each generation wrestles with the expectations that others have for them. Each generation has to confront and…
If you want to attract and retain the right kind of talent, you must offer the right kind of benefits. The benefits I'm referring to encompass everything from healthcare to advancement opportunities. What motivators do you offer? Do these motivators distinguish your organization from others that may want to woo…
I recently attended the conference Unpolished: The Intersection of Faith and Entrepreneurship. I referenced the conference in a previous blog post that addressed "the top." Comments from that post, coupled with encouragement from multiple colleagues to summarize my conference notes, resulted in my top 59 "learnings," which I share with…
Thanksgiving. The word alone conjures up so many homey feelings. Food. Family. More food. Warmth. Laughter. And more food. The spread of abundant food is the star of Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the holiday, let’s consider how your Thanksgiving feast is similar to your executive search strategy. Farfetched? Keep…
