Here are 3 key interview faux pas we encourage you to avoid if you want to get hired. 1. Constantly talking about the problems of past employers Perspective employers do not want to hear about bad managers and problems from previous positions. The company interviewing may have some problems they…
A Great Event and Congratulations! We had the honor of attending the Goering Center 2013 Annual Tri-State Family & Private Business Awards at the Cincinnati Music Hall. It was an inspiring event where the University of Cincinnati, President Santa J. Ono, ignited a crowd of 700 people at the dinner.…
What are the Most Sought after Character Traits in an Executive? I answered the question, what are the most sought after skills clients look for in an executive, now I want to share my thoughts on the most sought after character traits companies are looking for in hiring an executive…
We have been very encouraged by the level of interaction and conversation that takes place in the Leadership & Talent Community on LinkedIn | Centennial Inc. It is critically important to our organization to provide value to our broad community of clients, leaders and friends. This group was formed to do…
Mike Sipple Jr. Honored to be a 2013 Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 Centennial, Inc., a leading privately held executive search and talent strategy firm is honored to announce that President Mike Sipple Jr., was named in a prestigious group of individuals and selected to receive the Cincinnati Business…
As a working mom, I was inspired at this year’s Goering Center Women’s Lunch. All of us are in different seasons of our life as women – women who work full time, women who work part time, women who work as a stay at home mom, women who are transitioning…
Clear and concise objectives are extremely critical at the beginning of a company's hiring process. From day one, the decision makers need to have a unified understanding of the goals and objectives when it comes to who the company needs and what the job description will be. There also has…
Do you Include Company Culture in Your Strategic Plan? A strategic plan is crucial to an organization's success; giving vision and direction. A necessary but often overlooked factor in a successful strategic plan is motivated, passionate employees. Company culture plays a vital role in the growth of an organization. It…
The Greater Cincinnati region is colored with a diverse and wonderful marketplace, ranging from large corporations - like well-known P&G and GE - to franchises like our famous Cincinnati favorite, Skyline Chili. Amidst the diversity is a unique sector of private and family-owned businesses. The University of Cincinnati’s Goering Center…
