Life's fast pace and ever-evolving technology makes it easier and easier to avoid human interaction. You can get a lot done without the messiness of relationships and close personal connections. You can be efficient, calculated, and super-productive…just like a robot. And that is where the problem lies; we’re not robots.…
In just a few short weeks, it will be the start of a new year. And, with the start of a new year always comes the obligatory goal setting exercises. I set goals every year and I bet you do too. My goals relate to both my personal and professional…
The Centennial team is honored to be chosen for the 2018 Goering Center Family & Private Business Award for Family Businesses with 1-15 employees. The awards gala was an incredible celebration of family and private businesses, topped off with extraordinary tribute to John Goering, the Goering Center founder and chairman,…
Performing at your top game is the same no matter what your “game” is, and whether you "play" it on a court or in an office. The most devastating mistake any top performer can make is also the same regardless. What is that mistake that no one ever wants to…
Leaders from all over the world ask often, "how do we achieve our next chapter of success?" Our recommendation is to take all of the necessary steps to become a talent magnet. Becoming a Talent MagnetTM is not easy but worth the investment of time, energy and resources. It is…
Whether it’s a plan of your own, or comes to you as a surprise, switching jobs can be unnerving. The way we have learned to deal with change is very much of a knee-jerk, emotional reaction. It concentrates on control and pushing through with action. We have learned that change…
The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak is an excellent leadership book that will leave a positive impact on the way you lead your team. Several Centennial team members have read this practical book and it has become…
I had an incredible opportunity a few weeks ago. My daughter invited me to speak to her awesome 2nd class about my career. I was also asked to read a book of my choice to her class. I read, "Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness…
Join us for Leadercast 2018 - The World's Largest Leadership Simulcast (Broadcast live from Atlanta, GA to hundreds of sites worldwide!) Are you a Leader Worth Following? The world is looking for great leaders to follow. In order to become those leaders to the outside, we have to lead ourselves…
