In a world where reality TV shows, social media, blogs and YouTube can make the average person a superstar, we’re all looking for a heightened sense of purpose. Everyone looks so successful and put together online. We want to embody that same charisma. If we’re honest, we’d like a life…
“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” This is a phrase you’ve probably heard, and likely said yourself. This adage describes a pitfall I see too often in organizations: the harmful practice of tossing out something valuable in an effort to make improvements. Extreme change without careful consideration. Following…
As an executive search firm, Centennial highly recommends that you stay close with your network. Those relationships are key to gaining wisdom, generating revenue, helping you through transition and living a well-rounded life. Get ready for your next networking meeting by reviewing the conversation-starters detailed below. Remember, no question in…
In the past year I've read 2 biographies about military heroes and I can't help but be overwhelmed by their dedication and perseverance. These stories are so mind-blowing that it's hard to believe they are true. Military personnel all over the world have lessons to teach us. Whether we work…
Need leadership advice? Who better to consult than our nation's presidents (and the great women who shared The White House with them!) Inspiration for today is often found in the words of those who came before us. Consider these words on leadership: John Quincy Adams (1825-1829): “If your actions inspire…
How big can you dream? I dare you to dream beyond what seems possible. Dream beyond your own lifetime. Dream a dream that is so enticing that it is caught and continued on by others. Seem impossible? It’s been done before. Dreams That Seem Impossible In 1963 there was a…
Pipes are quite ordinary, typically unattractive and pretty much invisible-- until there’s a problem. In contrast, fountains are quite lovely, typically beautiful and admired. If given the choice, which would you rather be--the pipe or the fountain? The obvious choice for most would be the fountain. The conundrum is, there…
Filling a key leadership role in your organization can unintentionally stir up fear in your hiring committee. There are a lot of unknowns and you can easily take yourself down a never-ending road of ‘what-ifs’. The hiring committee needs to consider numerous factors, but a prudent team won’t allow themselves…
Fear is your friend when it’s protecting you from harm. Fear is your foe when it’s keeping you from great opportunities. It takes wisdom to recognize the difference, especially during the hiring process. We witness the struggle regularly in the realm of executive search. We all fall prey to the…
