Quirky but true, we share a name with the world's longest burning light bulb: Centennial. A close business contact recently made us aware of this fun connection, and we find it a great reminder of the value of working hard and burning bright. The Centennial Bulb: Burning Bright for 114 Years! Here's a bit…
There is no doubt that Muhammad Ali was an inspirational man. His passing highlights the span of his influence-- across race, gender and nationality. In fact, it can be argued that he is the most influential athlete of all time. I have followed Muhammad Ali since I was young. At…
What Are Your Goals for 2016? It’s the holidays! Time for time off. Time to set goals--and develop a plan to achieve them. Maybe you’re the type who’d rather hit the “snooze” button when it comes time to goal setting. Or, perhaps you’re the type who makes lists for today,…
For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to attend Leadercast NKY. The simulcast is hosted live in Atlanta, GA and was broadcast at 800+ host sites in over 35 countries around the world. Over 100,000 leaders gathered in May of 2015 globally to listen and share thoughts around…
“A Salute to Dad – Thomas J. Bugg, Jr.” Veterans Day History In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism…
Yesterday the world lost one of the greatest comedians of this generation. Robin Williams played rolls we all remember, such as Mrs. Doubtfire, the Genie from Aladdin, and Patch Adams. However, he was more than a comedian; his works were often inspiring. As he battled with internal anguish and depression,…
Authentic Leadership-Is this Your Style? One of our goals at Centennial is to promote and provide great content that will not only challenge you in your career and leadership development, but that will inspire you to keep growing and changing. When we find great posts, we want to share them…
A Great Non-profit to Volunteer with - Cinderella's Closet It is not about simply giving away gowns. Actually, Cinderella’s Closet would profess that prom gowns are the least important part of their organization. “We are about making girls feel loved, special, important, and worthy from the moment they walk in our…
SHARED FAMILY EXPERIENCES . . .ONE COOKIE AT A TIME! “Can kids really start their own businesses?!” That was the question that Emma Bushman asked her mom after watching coverage of a Young Entrepreneurs Convention on a Teen Kids News program. [caption id="attachment_2907" align="alignright" width="199"] Emma and Amy Bushman[/caption] Centennial,…
