Our Team

Mike Sipple, Jr.

Mike Sipple, Jr. is a visionary leader, author, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on leadership, succession, and talent development.  He is focused on unlocking human potential through two businesses supporting hundreds of brands with worldwide reach, the content he creates, the research being conducted under his leadership and his daily interactions.

Mike is the CEO of Centennial, Inc., a highly respected 49-year-strong executive search firm. As the CEO, he and his team help organizations build and develop transformative leadership teams. Globally recognized as experts in leadership and ownership succession planning. Centennial is on a mission to help organizations hire exceptional leadership; Mike leads a world-class team with a reputation for delivering results in talent acquisition for key leaders.

Mike is also the CEO and co-founder of The Talent Magnet Institute (TMI), an organization dedicated to developing talent and building highly effective teams. Through TMI, thousands of people are advancing their leadership abilities, focusing on self-care, and improving as hiring managers. Teams are learning, utilizing tools provided, and engaging more intentionally through the resources, technology, learning journeys, and the coaches, advisors, and strategists dedicated to supporting their development, effectiveness, and improvement.

In addition to the executive search firm and global talent development platform, Mike furthers his leadership influence through The Unconventional Leadership Podcast.  The podcast was launched in 2018 to address the challenges leaders encounter daily, covering topics from team optimization to fostering inclusive cultures, dealing with stress and mental barriers, to combating the unique challenges faced by all of us every day. These engaging episodes have garnered over 80,000+ downloads from leaders across 80+ countries, firmly establishing the podcast in the top 2% of global leadership podcasts. The stories of impact and opportunity from The Unconventional Leadership Podcast are endless.
Mike’s commitment to cultivating a leadership culture extends beyond the boardroom and podcast microphone, making him a sought-after speaker at conferences, workshops, and industry events. Organizations seek out him and his team to create a positive impact for their companies and teams. With a charismatic presence and a wealth of practical wisdom, Mike captivates audiences and customers, inspiring leaders to implement positive change within their organizations.

Mike is married to his high school sweetheart. They have three very active children engaged in school, sports, and extracurricular activities. Mike loves to hike, ruck/backpack, cycle, and exercise. He is deeply committed to his Faith and leading and loving people well, as Jesus loved.

Mike’s recognitions and awards are varied and numerous.

Author of two Amazon bestselling books –

• Leadership Fusion: Best Practices to Lead and Influence – 2022
• People Fusion: Best Practices to Build and Retain a Strong Team – 2023

2024

• Talent Magnet Institute is nominated for 2024 Best in Cincy Business Executive Coaching Firm.
• Talent Magnet Institute is a part of a leadership program with the Colorado Symphony that birthed out of a podcast series hosted by The Unconventional Leadership Podcast titled Making Leadership Tangible.

2023

• Named to Hall of Distinguished Alumni from Covington Independent Schools
• Nominated as one of the Power 100 Rising Stars by the Cincy Magazine
• Contributing Member of the Business Courier Leadership Trust
• Led the  NKY Chamber Leadership Alumni Series in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
• Talent Magnet received the Workforce Cultivator of the Year by the Northern Kentucky Area Development District

Past Years

• 2021 The Talent Magnet Institute was honored as the ‘Best Continuing Education Program’ by Best of Cincy Magazine
• 2021 Centennial was honored as the ‘Best Executive Placement Firm’ by Cincy Magazine.
• 2018 John F. Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award Issued by Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Cincinnati and LEAD Tribune Media Group, Sept 2018
• Leadership Cincinnati Class 42, Issued by Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, July 2018
• Recipient of Inaugural Horizon Award, Issued by Horizon Community Funds of Northern KY, July 20218
• Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2015, Issued by Northern KY Chamber of Commerce, July 2014
• 2012-2013 Rookie of the Year, Issued by Northern Kentucky Chamber 2012-2013 Committee Award, August 2013
• 2013 Forty Under 40, Issued by Cincinnati Business Courier, Aug 2013
• Cincinnati Leadership Awards Class of 2013, Issued by MS Society of Greater Cincinnati, March 2013
• 2012 100 Thought Leaders in the Greater Cincinnati Region, Issued by Steel case and Loth Office Products, Sept 2012
• 2012 Civic Leader of the Year, Issued by Venue Magazine, May 2012
• Most Enthusiastic Volunteer, Issued by Northern Kentucky Chamber, May 2012
• Better Business Bureau Torch Award Winner, Issued by Better Business Bureau, August 2010
• 2010 Tri-State Family & Private Business of the Year, Issued by Goering Center for Family and Privately Held Businesses & The Cincinnati Business Courier, May 2010

Mike has been a speaker and contributor to the following brands and associations through his writing and speaking.

• Thrive Global
• P&G Alumni
• Xavier University Health Administration Program
• Ohio Insurance Agents Associations
• Beyond Insurance
• Business Courier Trust
• Family Business Magazine
• HR Social Hour
• Life in the Leadership Lane
• Opposite of Small Talk
• The Rich Life Podcast
• Business Life and Coffee
• Impact Makers
• Punk Rock HR
• Miami Valley Human Resource Association – MVHRA
• Ohio HR Conference – OH SHRM
• HR Collaborative
• Grow Talent Symposium
• Conscious Capitalism
• Northern Kentucky SHRM Chapter
• Vistage
• Labor Management Conference hosted by Dispute Resolution Center
• Northern Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association
• Northern Kentucky Accountability Group
• WILD – Women In Leadership Development
• Cincinnati Business Courier

Board positions and community commitments Mike has held:

• Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati
• Board of Directors of the NKY Chamber of Commerce.
• Two-year term board chair for the Metropolitan Club.
• Board member of the African American Chamber of Commerce for four years
• Board member for Cincinnati Preschool Promise
• Member of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and NKY United Way team.
• Committee member that helped spearhead Pre-K Works
• Mike and his wife are invested in Covington Partners and this organization’s impact on our community.