How is Attracting and Retaining Top Talent Affected by Mergers & Acquisitions? Mergers and Acquisitions are a common occurrence in today’s business world. Although many people have a negative connotation as it relates to their own careers when it comes to M&A activity, it can have a dramatic positive affect…
Non-profit Community Spotlight Centennial, Inc. works with a range of people from a variety of companies, but something they all have in common is education. This is perhaps a taken-for-granted reality for most of us. However, in our Cincinnati community there is a great disparity in the ability of at-risk…
[caption id="attachment_2791" align="alignright" width="320"] Eureka Ranch[/caption] At Centennial we believe that one of the key ways to both engage and retain your employees, is to create a culture known for INNOVATION. It also happens to be one of the only ways to ‘Win’ in today’s global economy. Products and services…
1. The importance of FOCUS - go deeper in 1 or 2 things 2. Have a PLAN you are following, easy to get off track. 3. Have trusted advisors, mentors, accountability group-people around you that keep you on track, that have different perspectives. You don't have to do anything alone -…
Continuously recruit Clearly define your top talent Utilize your network Always be looking for top talent. Determine what skill set and passions will grow your business and never stop looking for them. A constant pool of top talent will see to your success. Clearly define what top talent in your…
Take control of your career and lift those around you up as well! Complacency and arrogance will hurt your short and long-term career development, and your leadership impact. 5 Common Career Development Mistakes Dan Schawbel, author, entrepreneur, and global keynote speaker, wrote a compelling article that rings true to me. In his article,…
This is our annual holiday tradition at Centennial, Inc. - Christmas lunch with a Secret Santa exchange and White Elephant exchange - putting company culture in to practice! [caption id="attachment_2692" align="aligncenter" width="553"] Becky Scheeler[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2691" align="aligncenter" width="688"] Centennial Team Lunch at Ferrari's Little Italy in Maderia[/caption] What are…
Art as an example. Art as an expression. Art as an experience. Cincinnati Ballet has had a prominent place in our Cincinnati art community over the past five decades. As the ballet is preparing for its 50th anniversary, the organization continues to soar to new levels and be one of…
Executive Job Search - When you land in the right position, how do you start off on the right foot? You have worked at your job search by responding to job postings, interviewing, sending out resumes and networking with everyone on your list and beyond – now you have landed…
