The Great Resignation is a hot topic in the business world. It’s exciting for some and infuriating for others. Those in the ranks of the excited are the people who are eager to make a jump and and try their hand at a new opportunity. On the flip side, the business leaders who are wrestling […]
With all the significant media attention, it would be hard to miss the current conversations about racial injustice in our world. You may be thinking about what you can do to positively contribute to the solution (inclusion) yourself. It is natural to wait for some unknown person with significant power to do something – “to […]
Every business should strive to build high performing teams. After all, if you’re not performing, then you’re not succeeding to the best of your potential. There are many great high-performing team models that you can look at, and within these, there is often plenty of overlap. Managing and developing your team requires creativity. It means […]
The full version of this article was originally published by Cincinnati Business Courier and can be found here. We are halfway through 2020, a year destined to be remembered as a landmark one in history with “change” as the optimal word to describe the experience so far. Nearly every facet of our lives has been […]
You, the CEO, along with your leadership team, carefully crafted your company’s values– which are now on the walls at your office and probably on page 2 of your annual report. While writing your company values, the world and your environment were somewhat predictable. Your vision was clear on how to accomplish your goals. Your […]
Raise your hand if your email box is on overload. Wait. I forgot. This is a blog post, not a meeting. Or a webinar. Sorry. I am still adjusting to this virtual business world! Last week, I wrote of some hacks that saw our team through that First Week of Quarantine. We continue to build […]
Like you, the team at Centennial just finished “Week 1” of quarantine life. We are fortunate in that more than half of our team was already a remote “flex force”. Even so, there have already been great learnings, and we plan to continuously evolve. I am sharing what worked for us this past week in […]
Most organizations are “in it to win it.” Winning is defined in different ways, depending on the organization. Obviously, winning could mean more points, or maybe a bigger market share. Or, winning could mean extending the organizational reach to help others more. Or, winning might be being perceived as the go-to subject matter experts. Whether […]
When it is time to address succession in a family business, there are many considerations that need careful attention. Most family business owners will naturally look to the next generation for the successor. This hand-off is not a decision that should be assumed by either generation. For the sake of the business and all the […]
Author’s note: Recently, my daughter Ellen spent 3 days learning about the working world and exploring career options. Her high school allows its students time off to do this; to help them as they explore their “next steps.” Even better, Centennial’s CEO and President allowed Ellie to spend the day with me learning about executive […]
