Millennials, a generation scorned by some and celebrated by others. Regardless of how you feel about millennials, business statistics tell us that in the next 10 years 75% of the global workforce will be made up of this generation. I know some of you just shuddered in your seat, but…
I had the great fortune to have led a session and co-facilitated another session for Beyond Insurance - @RiskRevolution. This conference was held at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona. The attendees were all business owners or key executives from all across the nation who have invested in and…
After reading the blog post by Geoffrey James from Inc.com called "Create True Customer Loyalty: 10 Rules," it made me reflect on my processes with my clients and if I cultivate true customer loyalty. Creating true customer loyalty is not rocket science but it takes consideration on an organization's part…
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…
Top leaders want the opportunity to make an impact in an organization. When you hire senior leadership, you are looking for strong, competent talent. You hire them with the belief that they have what it takes to grow your organization. Strong leaders want to prove themselves, but the company culture…
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…
[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…
[caption id="attachment_1940" align="alignleft" width="240"] borzaya-Fotolia.com[/caption] Today, we invited Mike Henry Sr., Founder of the Lead Change Group to write about employee engagement. We think we hear. A few weeks ago, in a brief talk she gave about diversity, Teri Aulph said, "Diversity is hearing every voice." To be clear, I'm confident…
In today’s global marketplace, you must always be prepared to ask, listen, change and innovate. We’ve learned this from our customers and the interactions we have with thousands of executives nationally and internationally in the current global consumer landscape, which epitomizes a marketplace in flux. If there is one thing…
