There is a gifted sector of talent that is regularly overlooked in corporate America today. The talent who make up this sector come from a wide range of backgrounds and all possess a real understanding of what it takes to build a business. This talent pool is one I refer…
Quirky but true, we share a name with the world's longest burning light bulb: Centennial. A close business contact recently made us aware of this fun connection, and we find it a great reminder of the value of working hard and burning bright. The Centennial Bulb: Burning Bright for 114 Years! Here's a bit…
Before joining the Centennial team in April, I was Senior Director of Programs for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. In this role, I interacted with hundreds of talented senior executives. When it was time to move on, I chose to work with Centennial, since the Centennial team shares my passion for…
Centennial is passionate about recruiting. I, personally, have been doing it for over 40 years and I haven’t tired of it yet. Nonetheless, there’s another topic I feel equally passionate about: retention. Recruiting excellent leaders is only part of the equation. Retaining those leaders is the other vital component. Keeping…
There is no doubt that Muhammad Ali was an inspirational man. His passing highlights the span of his influence-- across race, gender and nationality. In fact, it can be argued that he is the most influential athlete of all time. I have followed Muhammad Ali since I was young. At…
Imagine with me that your organization needs to hire a top, key leader. You are eager to get the position filled so you dive right in only to find yourself lost in one of these choose-your-own adventure disasters: 3 Hiring Disasters to Avoid You spend weeks evaluating resumes, aligning schedules…
Perfetti Van Melle, USA, (PVM), the world’s third largest global confectionary and leader in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry, has hired James Biro as its new Vice President of Supply Chain. Biro joins PVM from the Kellogg Company, where he was Multi Site Supply Chain Director, overseeing $900M of…
[caption id="attachment_3060" align="alignright" width="300"] Be a standout leader[/caption] As a seasoned talent acquisition leader, I’ve worked in multiple industries with top leaders across the globe. These opportunities have enabled me to become a trusted business partner and C-suite confidant. After hundreds of executive interactions, I’ve come to recognize the character…
In John Maxwell’s latest book, Your Road Map for Success*, he provides five traits of leaders who attract other leaders. I have had the opportunity to shake Maxwell’s hand twice at leadership conferences where I heard him speak. Maxwell is a prolific author, and his books account for large percentage in my personal library.…
