This article was originally published by the Northern Kentucky Tribune and can be found here. Albert Einstein’s name is commonly associated with genius in the realms of physics and science given his revolutionary prowess in both fields. However, what is often forgotten is that he was also heralded for philosophical…
Most often, a challenge does not feel good. However, when recognized as an opportunity, greatness can grow from challenge. Challenges come in many forms and proportions. Even the smallest challenges can derail you or an organization. The key to getting through a challenge is to discover the gift that is…
This article, by our Executive Vice President Becky Scheeler, was originally published during the uncertain times of the Covid pandemic. Although our circumstances have changed, the philosophy is still the same: poor performers should not be tolerated unnecessarily. For the past several weeks, I have heard how companies cut costs…
I keep ruminating on when the “new” normal morphs into the “now” normal – in both our personal and professional lives. I am not certain there will be an actual line of demarcation, but I find myself speculating often. This time between “new” and “now” may actually be a blessing…
I recently joined Carolyn Washburn’s Vistage group. If you are a senior level executive, you should consider joining a Vistage group if you haven’t already. Vistage membership provides senior level executive leadership the opportunity to connect with other leaders to learn, enhance and develop their leadership. It was at a…
Centennial Talent Strategy and Executive Search has promoted Becky Scheeler to Executive Vice President and has added Durran Alexander as Vice President of Client Engagement. Scheeler joined Centennial in 2008, as an Executive Search Consultant. She was most recently Centennial’s Vice President of Client Engagement, working to grow the firm’s…
Hiring a top-level employee is admittedly a big deal and is not a decision you want to rush into. Making a final decision feels so…well, final. Many times this weighty decision drags on--spanning weeks and weeks--to the detriment of the whole process. Those vacuous weeks can have a very big…
No one wants a hiring process to end poorly. Whether you end up with the wrong hire or don't hire anyone at all, bad results are frustrating. Because hiring is time-consuming and costly – especially for your senior roles – you want your efforts to end right the first time. …
Finding employees to fill a production line or to expertly lead a team is always a concern. Talent is currently in short supply and growth cannot happen without it. Surprisingly, attracting and finding employees is not the biggest problem facing organizations. Rather, it is only a small component of a…
