In a world where reality TV shows, social media, blogs and YouTube can make the average person a superstar, we’re all looking for a heightened sense of purpose. Everyone looks so successful and put together online. We want to embody that same charisma. If we’re honest, we’d like a life…
In the past year I've read 2 biographies about military heroes and I can't help but be overwhelmed by their dedication and perseverance. These stories are so mind-blowing that it's hard to believe they are true. Military personnel all over the world have lessons to teach us. Whether we work…
Need leadership advice? Who better to consult than our nation's presidents (and the great women who shared The White House with them!) Inspiration for today is often found in the words of those who came before us. Consider these words on leadership: John Quincy Adams (1825-1829): “If your actions inspire…
How big can you dream? I dare you to dream beyond what seems possible. Dream beyond your own lifetime. Dream a dream that is so enticing that it is caught and continued on by others. Seem impossible? It’s been done before. Dreams That Seem Impossible In 1963 there was a…
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…
Well, I have Villanova going all the way this March. My dreams of winning the office bracket pool are still alive. However, I was not so luck calling the No. 16 seed - UMBC over the No. 1 seed Virginia! It is the victory that 99% of the world didn't…
I love to exercise outside. Most people do. Our mild winter certainly has kept me outdoors more than usual in January and February. However, there have been the occasional days when I have had to use the elliptical in my garage. Sigh! Snore! Boooring—if it weren’t for TED Talks! TED…
Life is challenging. Sometimes we need a fresh dose of inspiration and motivation to keep us going. A few moments spent inspiring yourself can recharge you for the challenges that lie ahead. That’s the purpose of this article. Infusing some fresh motivation into your week. A motivating article This article…
I hope you are enjoying this wonderful holiday season! To many of Centennial’s international clients, we also send along good wishes for a happy “Boxing Day.” December 26 is a day acknowledged in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations as Boxing Day. While it has evolved into a pseudo “Black…
