It's that time of year when “scared” is normal. A big, hairy 6 foot spider dangling from a neighbor’s rooftop would seemingly provoke a scream from a startled passerby, but at Halloween, it's simply part of the landscape. When all of the caution tape and spider webs are packed away,…
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…
Except for very rare exceptions, we will all find ourselves in a career transition sometime in our life, and very likely, more than once. Naturally, career transition may be a time of anxiety, fueled by the uncertainty that accompanies it. However, it is possible to navigate this tumultuous time and…
High level professionals often thrive on projects and accomplishing the things they set out to do. A lot of those things are externally focused. If there is one thing successful senior leaders are good at, it is execution. Whether that means executing tasks on a list or putting a complicated…
1. Networking is not an event. It's a process of building for the long term. Networking isn't about appearing, it's about connecting. Even if you join lots of organizations, you may not have a network. It’s about what you DO and SAY when you are there. You must do more…
Julie Bauke, the "Chief Career Happiness Officer" of the Bauke Group, has been a vital relationship to Centennial for years. She has shared with us some incredible advice, but her brief expositions on introverts and networking are particularly poignant. Whether you are a true introvert or social butterfly, this short series of articles on networking will demonstrate why we think…
Invest in those around you and Thank Those Who Invest in You! Part 2 - Dan's email made an impression (Read Part 1) Why did this email make a positive impression about Dan's career growth? There are 3 Reasons Why: 1. His Enthusiasm - Dan too action on what we…
We at Centennial have conducted many video interviews and we wanted to share some practical tips you should apply when having this type of interview: Be aware of what is in the background! Your background should be professional. Your interviewer really doesn’t want to see your bedroom sheets, breakfast plates,…
When you are hired for a new position, it is important to make a good first impression and establish credibility. We encourage our candidates to follow some of these important points that were made in the HBR video "Establish Credibility in a New Job": Identify Key Problems or Opportunities Identify…
