Posts by Amy Mason

Mick Cornett Never make it about yourself. Keep as much positive energy as possible. Earn people’s trust. These are a few of the lessons Mick Cornett, former  mayor of Oklahoma City, shares in his riveting conversation with Thomas Hill. Mick inherited a city, in his words, ‘branded by tragedy’ and through intentional and directed leadership…

Nico Gomez What is an “ugly listener”? What can a baseball umpire teach us about dealing with conflict? And what are “Miracle Chimes”? Join Thomas Hill for a fascinating conversation with Nico Gomez, CEO of The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, as he shares life wisdom on great leadership traits, encouragement in action, and creating opportunities…

Dr. Kevin Penwell “Hire for character, train for character, and promote for character.” Join Thomas Hill and Dr. Kevin Penwell as they discuss how medical training has numerous applications in business leadership (including a fascinating ER story!) Ranging from the use of medical listening as a communication skill to showing value to children and parents…

Jill Castilla Starting in high school, Jill Castilla had an unexpected mentor who invested in her and significantly impacted the direction of her life. Now, as President of Citizens Bank in Edmond, OK, Jill invests every day in the people of her community. Join Jill as she shares her fascinating life story with Thomas Hill…

Pastor Marty Grubbs What does a CEO have in common with a Senior Pastor? With wisdom gained from decades of leadership, Pastor Marty Grubbs has an illuminating conversation with Thomas Hill about transparency, mission vs. strategy, and how to promote mental and emotional safety. “Lower the ladder,” Marty says, “so more people can make that…

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt From a door-to-door book salesman to the governor’s mansion…join Thomas Hill as he talks with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt about tenacity, trust, investing in people, and the Governor’s Scorecard! Where To Listen

Senator George Young, Sr. “You are not better than anyone, but you are as good as everyone.” – George Young, Sr., quoting his remarkable mother Join this compelling conversation between Thomas Hill and Senator George Young, Sr., as they discuss the influences that shape a leader. Senator Young’s inspiring life stories take us back five…

AmyK Hutchens Our voice boxes did not come with instructions! Learning how to use your voice effectively is a foundational skill of brilliant leaders. AmyK Hutchens, international speaker and corporate trainer says, “A vision is communicated one conversation at a time.” Join today’s conversation with Thomas Hill and AmyK as they discuss when to speak,…

Amy Mason / Thomas Hill What is the Value Culture? Why is this critical to a company’s success? And where do bison fit? Join Thomas Hill, CEO of Kimray, Inc., along with Amy Mason, executive director of The Kimmell Foundation, for an engaging conversation with answers to these questions, with compelling plans for the future,…