Life is challenging. Sometimes we need a fresh dose of inspiration and motivation to keep us going. A few moments spent inspiring yourself can recharge you for the challenges that lie ahead. That’s the purpose of this article. Infusing some fresh motivation into your week. A motivating article This article…
Evidence continues to support high "EQ," or emotional quotient, as a predictor of strong leadership. Unfortunately, a high emotional quotient, also called emotional intelligence, is harder to spot than a high IQ. If your organization seeks strong leaders, it's important to educate yourself on identifying high emotional intelligence. Before you question my own IQ,…
We all want to “wow” our customers. The “wow” is what transforms “ordinary customers” into “extraordinary customers”—who are loyal to your organization and become ambassadors for it. And, face it: Satisfactory customer service will not elevate or enhance your customer relationships. Satisfactory customer service will not prompt your customers to…
You know where you want to live, now you need to land a job there. There are many reasons a city may call to you; family, climate, culture or just an overall appeal. How do you go about getting a job in the city of your choice? Guest writer Dan…
What can make you a more dynamic leader this year? As leaders, we are always striving to improve. We’re not happy with the status quo. We are always seeking a better way to operate, to motivate, to lead. As you reflect on the past 6-12 months it is wise to…
Sharpening the saw is a critically important aspect of leadership. I find it critically important to read positive, proactive, insightful and energy giving material. It is true, both professionally and personally, for me. "We are what we read, what we listen to and who we associate with." Who influences you must be a thoughtful decision. I…
I hope you are enjoying this wonderful holiday season! To many of Centennial’s international clients, we also send along good wishes for a happy “Boxing Day.” December 26 is a day acknowledged in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations as Boxing Day. While it has evolved into a pseudo “Black…
Empowering organizations to plan, hire, retain, and grow is what Centennial does best. We've been reflecting on how we accomplished that in 2016 and how we plan to best serve our client organizations in 2017. Centennial: 2016 by the numbers [caption id="attachment_7596" align="alignright" width="259"] Centennial appeared on the cover of Northern…
Strategic Planning season is coming to a close. You've talked about your organization's purpose--it's reason for being. You've kicked around your mission statement, or how you will get from point A to point B. Most importantly, you have dreamed, and continue to dream, about your organizational vision--what you hope to…
