They Believe (and so did we) The Chicago Cubs have made the climb from the “bottom to the very top” –and, in my opinion, have a World Series winning team. You may not know this, but many of my family members live in Chicagoland. To say that we are excited for…
We all want to 'wow’ our customers by exceeding their expectations. The company with the best customer service is usually the industry leader. What if we maintained the same philosophy inside the organization? What if we ‘wowed’ our employees and exceeded their expectations? When employees experience extraordinary corporate culture they…
Why is everyone (just now) talking about corporate culture? It seems to be the latest buzz word among the big search firms. Hardly a day goes by that I don't hear about it or see it in an article. “Corporate culture” has been a hot topic here at Centennial since…
Serving charitably is one of Centennial’s core values. It’s not just something you’ll find in our value statement, it’s something we take seriously. It’s not just a mantra, it’s a way of business. Giving back to the community has countless benefits for you both personally and professionally. Community Involvement Drives…
The offer stage is the beginning of the final stages in a hiring process. When you've arrived at this point you are eager to wrap up all the loose ends and get your newest employee up and running. It's easy to want to rush through this final stage. Don't. It's critical to be…
Being the Best Doesn't Make You a Winner I love watching sporting events with my kids, but as my kids have gotten older and more perceptive, I've become more and more disgusted by poor sportsmanship. I want my three kids to see good role models that not only perform well…
Last year leadership team members at Centennial were able to see, first-hand, how team chemistry is built among New York's Bravest - @FDNY. Our team attended a leadership conference in New York City and on the last day of our trip we traveled across the city to experience the 9/11 Memorial. It was the same…
One of the professional development opportunities I have been fortunate to participate in is CORE Growth, a leadership development program for emerging leaders. Our cohort includes five individuals with different job titles from various industries. What we have in common is each of our organizations sees us as an emerging…
One of the best parts of working at Centennial is our wonderful internship program. I am always amazed by these shining stars. They are on the cutting edge of research and frequently have refreshing, valuable, unbiased insights since it is early in their careers. We learn so much from them in our short…
