Leading with Perspective with guest Jason Fayling, Co-Founder & CTO, SKAI Vision

Leading with Perspective, Embracing Discomfort, and Transforming Leadership with guest Jason Fayling, Co-Founder & CTO, SKAI VisionIn this insightful Above Center® conversation, Jason Fayling shares how embracing discomfort has shaped his career, leadership style, and entrepreneurial journey. A technologist with over 30 years of experience and a background in martial arts, Jason lives by the mantra: “To be comfortable, you have to be uncomfortable.” From overcoming his introversion as a telemarketer to co-founding a company pioneering AI-driven smart camera solutions for automotive dealerships, Jason reminds us that growth lies just beyond the edge of discomfort.A standout moment in the conversation was his reflection on receiving a Darth Vader doll from his team—an eye-opening moment that pushed him to transform from a micromanager to a more empathetic, relational leader. He credits this shift to the power of zooming out and understanding others’ perspectives, a principle rooted in mentorship and visualized through the “Zoom Book,” a tool he now uses with his team.Throughout the conversation, Jason beautifully illustrates the Above Center® mindset: ✅ Choosing intentional growth over perfection ✅ Building trust through self-awareness and humility ✅ Leading others by first understanding their context, fears, and motivationsWhether he's mentoring other startups or creating a culture of shared responsibility with his team, Jason embodies what it means to stay Above Center®—even when the path is uncertain._____About the Podcast: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.Our ABOVE CENTER® approach is about staying grounded, clear, and resilient, especially when the stakes are high. In this podcast, we feature leaders in corporate America who share how they navigate the pressures of leadership while living ABOVE CENTER®. We uncover the mindsets, strategies, and personal philosophies that drive high-performing executives to lead themselves and their teams to success. From hiring and retaining top talent to thriving in the first 90 days of a new role, these conversations go beyond leadership—they're about building a career and a life with purpose, impact, and joy in the journey.