“If I had a popcorn stand on Courthouse Square, I would have a board.” Clay Mathile, former CEO and owner of The Iams Company. I happen to deeply agree with this statement. We find a significant difference in those organizations we represent that do and do not have a board guiding and challenging their decisions. We […]
Does your job require you to develop effective teams? Do you feel a little uncomfortable with how to make this happen? This article will provide strategies for building a highly effective team. Keep reading to also find tips about transforming established teams into dream teams. Qualities Found in Effective Teams Do you know what characteristics are […]
A retirement crisis is on the horizon in the United States. Baby boomers are retiring in large numbers creating a leadership void for American businesses. This generation owns 2.34 million small businesses in the United States. They employ more than 25 million people. Stunningly, nearly 60% of these business owners say they do not have […]
Our sister organization is meeting a need the Centennial team has seen again and again – the need for resources and support for leaders who want to succeed in relationships, work, community, and life. This article announces the much-anticipated membership launch that is available for a limited time. Talent Magnet Institute (TMI) is proud to […]
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 […]
Leadercast Live is the world’s largest leadership simulcast, broadcast worldwide every year. Thousands of leaders gather together all around the world to view leaders sharing their insight on being a better leader, colleague, and team. Leadercast Live 2019: Leading Healthy Teams, takes place May 10th. Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (and more) […]
Have you ever received a handwritten note in the mail or had one come across your desk? There is something so special and personal about knowing someone has taken time out of their day to acknowledge you in some way. Benefits of a Handwritten Note Here at Centennial, we put a lot of emphasis on […]
At Centennial, we dedicate quite a bit of time developing and delivering leadership content to leaders like you. We do this in three ways (in no particular order): 1.) Through our blog posts 2.) Through our Talent Magnet Institute TM podcast and, 3.) By meeting with leaders in person or on the phone. Why do we […]
We all long for purpose. It’s hard-wired into us to desire a meaningful life: A life that matters and has impact. Our quest to find that purpose drives us. Too often, however, our purpose eludes us and we spend endless time searching but never finding. That is why I recommend The Tombstone Principle. The Tombstone […]
In part one of this two part series, we took a look at 3 of the 7 enemies of success for newly promoted leaders. They are sneaky enemies that can easily take you by surprise, which is why so many really talented individuals fail in new roles. A deeper dive into each enemy can be […]
