Pipes are quite ordinary, typically unattractive and pretty much invisible-- until there’s a problem. In contrast, fountains are quite lovely, typically beautiful and admired. If given the choice, which would you rather be--the pipe or the fountain? The obvious choice for most would be the fountain. The conundrum is, there…
This past Friday, more than 100,000 people world-wide replaced a “normal” Friday with an “extraordinary” Friday. They attended Leadercast: Powered by Purpose. Leadercast is the world’s largest leadership summit, simulcast out of Atlanta. Centennial and several other sponsors hosted a local site in Erlanger, KY. There, more than 300 leaders…
There are many factors that contribute to the ongoing success of your organization, but there is a big one that is often pushed off until it’s too late - the succession process. To ensure sustainability, you need to take a hard look at what happens to your organization when you’re…
For the continued success of your organization, you need to start thinking about a topic most executives don’t want to think about: succession. It’s a critical factor in survival and sustainability but it also comes with a lot of fear. Fear of letting go. Fear of losing your identity. Fear…
Senior executives pour their lives into the success of their organization. It’s so much a part of their identity that they can’t imagine life without it. The challenges. The goals. The new pursuits. However, retirement sounds pretty sweet too. These 2 streams of thought – 1) pressing forward in business,…
Jennifer McClure is a long-time partner and friend of Centennial. Her leadership talents have been, and continue to be, a valuable part of our efforts to empower organizations to plan, hire, retain, and grow. This week we are featuring an article originally published on Jennifer's website. She provides practical advice…
Many books have been written connecting culture and excellent service, including from the world famous DeJulius Group, Mercedes, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. But, there is an undeniable connection between what happens “behind the counter” and what happens in front of the counter. So, what’s the secret to great culture and outstanding…
There is a clear link between job performance and emotional intelligence. Last month we took a look at 9 Habits exhibited by people with a high emotional quotient (EQ). As a leader, it’s important to be able to identify high EQ when you’re hiring for a critical position. However, as…
Evidence continues to support high "EQ," or emotional quotient, as a predictor of strong leadership. Unfortunately, a high emotional quotient, also called emotional intelligence, is harder to spot than a high IQ. If your organization seeks strong leaders, it's important to educate yourself on identifying high emotional intelligence. Before you question my own IQ,…
