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16/12/2025

📍 Simplify to Scale: Building Momentum Through Grit, Clarity, and Connection with Warner Siebert

In this episode of ABOVE CENTER®, Warner Siebert, entrepreneur, sales leader, and advisor, shares what it really takes to build momentum—without overcomplicating the work or losing yourself in the process.

With experience spanning tech startups, wellness, food & beverage, and high-growth sales teams, Warner brings hard-earned lessons from the trenches. His message is clear: simplify, delegate, connect—and keep moving forward.

✅ Sales Builds Resilience: Early rejection and discomfort forged the confidence Warner now helps others build.

✅ Clarity Scales Teams: Strong leaders define the goal, align expectations, and empower people to execute.

✅ Stories Create Trust: Sharing real failures builds credibility and psychological safety.

✅ Data + Instinct Win: Smart decisions come from analytics paired with lived experience.

✅ Pick Up the Phone: In a noisy, automated world, real connection still drives results.

✅ Fear Isn’t Final: What feels like a wall is often paper-thin—push through or ask for help.

Warner reminds us that leadership doesn’t have to be complicated. Progress comes from focus, courage, and choosing what truly matters.

💡 Catch the full conversation here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z4sTeKhT8nNjP9vhkfdxv?si=i3y2GmkgRmGDTmztGe0hbw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/simplify-to-scale-building-momentum-through-grit-clarity/id1557113848?i=1000741402388

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pkp3gz0Z9bY?si=xSjbMiETe1sgbEr-

08/12/2025

📍Small Shifts, Big Results: The Neuroscience of Sustainable Well-Being with Jamey Maniscalco

In this episode of ABOVE CENTER®, Jamey Maniscalco, PhD, neuroscientist, coach, and founder of Manifest Wellness, explores how peak performance begins in the brain—and how tiny, intentional shifts can lead to meaningful transformation.

Blending scientific insight with personal experience as a cancer survivor and entrepreneur, Jamey shows that wellness isn’t the end goal—it’s the tool to help you live with energy, clarity, and purpose.

✅ Start With the Brain: Sleep, food, and mindfulness are performance tools—not luxuries.
✅ Purpose Fuels Behavior: Anchor change in your why, not external pressure.
✅ Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap: Make habits frictionless and science-backed.
✅ Do Something Over Nothing: The leap from 0 to 1 matters more than perfection.
✅ Swim Against the Current: Living with intention is a daily act of rebellion in a reactive world.
✅ Practice Before Pressure: Resilience starts with calm moments—so it’s there when it counts.

Jamey reminds us: small doesn’t mean insignificant. The smallest shift can create the biggest ripple—especially when it starts with the brain.

💡 Catch the full conversation here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71EZoCPKAuomVXUf759g0j?si=15k5SYGWQiymGE9cnw1-yQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/small-shifts-big-results-the-neuroscience-of/id1557113848?i=1000739608134
YouTube: https://youtu.be/9FvJpjbaCuo

01/12/2025

One key takeaway from our conversation with neuroscientist Jamey Maniscalco? Your brain is everything 🧠.��From the downsides of over-caffeinating and under-sleeping to the small, science-backed shifts that help you show up better in every area of your life, this episode is packed with practical change you can actually use.

Episode drops Wednesday! You’re not going to want to miss this one. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IyqYMKU9r7tPHZLkEi51F
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/above-center-leadership-podcast/id1557113848
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

12/11/2025

📍Mental Toughness, Presence, and Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jon Macaskill

In this episode of ABOVE CENTER®, Jon Macaskill, retired Navy SEAL Commander and mindfulness teacher, shares what it really means to lead under pressure—with clarity, composure, and purpose.

From combat zones to coaching rooms, Jon blends elite military experience with deep emotional intelligence. His leadership philosophy? True strength comes from within.

✅ Mental Toughness Starts Early: Grit is built through discipline and accountability long before high-stakes moments.
✅ Know Your Why: Purpose—both big and small—keeps leaders focused and grounded.
✅ Sleep First: Rest is a readiness strategy, not a luxury.
✅ Presence Over Productivity: Leadership isn’t about being busy—it’s about being present.
✅ Mindfulness in Minutes: You don’t need hours to reset. Two minutes can change your mindset.
✅ Lead in the Hard Moments: Whether navigating family life or high-stakes missions, Jon shows up with courage and compassion.

Jon reminds us that the most powerful leadership tool we have is how we show up.

💡 Catch the full conversation here:
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7IyqYMKU9r7tPHZLkEi51F/episode/34QdTcViLiN5bMqD4M1ASF/wizard
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/from-seal-grit-to-mindful-leadership-with-jon-macaskill/id1557113848?i=1000736381354
YouTube: https://youtu.be/X5y1EUhycv0

15/10/2025

AI is changing everything — but the skills that matter most right now? They’re human.

Soft skills like empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence aren’t optional anymore. They’re the edge great leaders have.

✨ New article up: The Most Human, Strategic, Sought-After Tool in Leadership

Soft skills are the ultimate edge in an AI world—because technology evolves, but people lead.

08/10/2025

📍 Culture-Driven Leadership, Trust, and Authenticity with Kyle Dorsey

In this episode of ABOVE CENTER®, Kyle Dorsey, President of Baptist Medical Center South, shares his powerful insights on leading through complexity with clarity, compassion, and presence. At one of Florida’s top-ranked hospitals, Kyle’s leadership is a reminder that in healthcare, everyone is a care provider—and culture starts at the top.

With a belief that how you make people feel matters just as much as what you do, Kyle centers his leadership on trust, connection, and consistent presence. From late-night hospital rounds to handwritten notes of gratitude, he models leadership that is both operationally sharp and deeply human.

✅ Trust Is the Foundation: Every interaction—between leaders, teams, and patients—relies on trust and clear communication.
✅ Culture Is Built Daily: From hiring to team rituals, Baptist South embeds values into every layer of the organization.
✅ Relationships Come First: In the first 90 days, new leaders are encouraged to focus on listening and building trust before results.
✅ Presence Over Perfection: Kyle shows up—across shifts, weekends, and departments—because visibility builds emotional safety.
✅ Lead with Heart: Weekly handwritten notes to team members remind them they are seen, valued, and appreciated.

Kyle reminds us that leadership in healthcare isn’t just about outcomes—it’s about presence, consistency, and care.

🎧 Catch the full conversation here:

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/revelcompanies/episodes/Culture-Driven-Leadership--Trust--and-Authenticity-in-Healthcare-with-Kyle-Dorsey-e37tsh8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/culture-driven-leadership-trust-and-authenticity-in/id1557113848?i=1000730732062
YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAXjNoKX5_8

01/10/2025

📍 Compassionate Leadership, Centering Through Chaos with Christine G. Johnson

In this episode of ABOVE CENTER®, Christine Johnson, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP of Baptist Health Care, shares what it means to lead with empathy, clarity, and unwavering presence—even in one of the most high-pressure industries: healthcare.

With a team of 40 and influence across the hospital system, Christine models what it means to lead from the heart. Her leadership is shaped not just by experience, but by watching her mother lead with quiet grace—reminding us that presence is a choice we make every day.

✅ Lead with Culture: Christine grounds her team in “The Baptist Way”—a people-first approach that centers both patients and staff.
✅ Center in Chaos: She starts each day with intention, creating space for resetting and supporting others through uncertainty.
✅ Empathy in Action: Whether making tough decisions or helping a team member reframe negativity, Christine brings transparency, breathwork, and deep listening to every interaction.
✅ Connection Over Title: Her leadership is built on relationships—intentional rounding, personal check-ins, and remembering names.

Christine reminds us that resilient leadership begins with compassion, and that staying Above Center® isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

🎧 Catch the full conversation here:
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/7IyqYMKU9r7tPHZLkEi51F/episode/3HOURbvTvuXnvYzP6yd3i4/wizard

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-quiet-power-of-compassion-with-christine-johnson/id1557113848?i=1000729457493

YouTube: https://youtu.be/mfhAsRMEpNA

26/09/2025

AI isn’t replacing the human touch in healthcare—it’s restoring it.

In our latest article, healthcare leaders share how ambient AI, cultural trust, and people-first innovation are changing the game. From reducing burnout to restoring joy in medicine, this is the future we’re building together.

🩺 Read the full piece: The Age of AI and the Healthcare Workforce

As AI reshapes healthcare, the leaders driving change are focused on one thing: restoring joy, trust, and connection to medicine. This article explores how culture, curiosity, and emotionally intelligent leadership are the keys to building a better future.

18/09/2025

Check out this podcast if you’re looking to shift old habits and lead with more self-awareness (thank you Jason Fayling for your powerful perspective!!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0xig3dKL4Y

Subscribe and listen on your favorite platform:

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7IyqYMKU9r7tPHZLkEi51F?si=503a821d555e4ec8

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-center-leadership-podcast/id1670476095

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh13sAXn9BVyL6bK1u8PJrfNF0xOGuRyv

ABOVE CENTER® is brought to you by REVEL®, an Executive Search and Coaching firm that helps people and companies grow through the power of great leadership. ...

15/09/2025

Listen to this podcast if you're navigating high-stakes leadership and need a reminder that slowing down can be your strongest move.

Thank you Steffany Whiting for your wisdom with us!

Subscribe and listen on your favorite platform:
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7IyqYMKU9r7tPHZLkEi51F?si=503a821d555e4ec8

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/above-center-leadership-podcast/id1670476095

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh13sAXn9BVyL6bK1u8PJrfNF0xOGuRyv

ABOVE CENTER® is brought to you by REVEL®, an Executive Search and Coaching firm that helps people and companies grow through the power of great leadership. ...

09/09/2025

In a world that rewards busy, how do you honor what matters most?

Timeboxing offers a refreshingly simple solution: assign a fixed amount of time to a task, then be fully present while you do it. From leaders like Benjamin Franklin to modern software teams, timeboxing has been a proven way to create structure, build discipline, and protect your energy.

We explore this powerful practice — and how it supports living Above Center® — with Sloan Shanahan on our latest podcast episode. If you’re ready to lead with more intention and less overwhelm, this one’s for you.

Timeboxing helps quiet the noise by assigning a fixed amount of time to a task—then stopping. From Benjamin Franklin’s daily routines to today’s agile sprints, it builds discipline, focus, and presence. Whether managing teams or protecting personal time, timeboxing shifts you from overwhelm to...

08/09/2025

Objections aren’t obstacles—they’re insights.
When we shift our mindset, a “no” becomes the start of a real conversation.
This week on the REVEL Coach blog, we’re exploring how top sales professionals turn objections into opportunities—by listening deeply, staying curious, and focusing on solutions that truly serve.

Ready to reframe resistance?

Objections aren’t roadblocks—they’re opportunities. Shift your mindset and turn objections into deeper conversations that build trust and cl