Walking In The Light
Walking early in the morning, I have noticed how the color of things around me changes as the sun begins to rise. When it is still mostly dark with just a hint of light in the eastern sky, the colors I can see are muted. In the circle around a streetlamp, everything is tinted with…
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Percy Kirk “If you don’t take care of your people, there’s no way your people are going to take care of your customers.” Percy Kirk, Sr. VP/Regional Manager of Cox Communications, joins Thomas Hill for a conversation about leadership, community, and the importance of direct involvement. From the employee led Cox Charities initiative to the…
Read MoreMowing The Grass
I mowed my lawn again this weekend. Actually, it was Friday, but many people consider that the beginning of the weekend, so I think that counts. I have cool season grass in my backyard, and this time of year it grows like crazy. It really needs mowing twice a week to keep it in any…
Read MoreMedicine and Miracles
Dr. Richard Kopke “Don’t we all need some soul rest these days?” Dr. Richard Kopke joins Thomas Hill for an introspective conversation about destiny, joy, spiritual mission, and doing life at work. Dr. Kopke, Legion of Merit recipient and renowned otolaryngologist, is doing ground-breaking work in the restoration of disabling hearing loss. From miraculous healings…
Read MoreRisky Business
If you know anything about Oklahoma, you know that the state is known for its tornadoes. Oklahoma is the center of Tornado Alley, a stretch of the central part of the United States between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, and often ranks at or near the top for total number of tornadoes, total…
Read MoreSpiraling Up
Ann Felton Gilliland “When we can help, there are lots and lots of stories of success.” Ann Felton Gilliland, CEO & Chairman of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity joins Thomas Hill for an encouraging conversation about how adding to people’s lives provides them the opportunity to grow and change for the better. Under Ann’s leadership,…
Read MoreYou Don’t Get To Pick
I had the amazing opportunity to visit with a class of business students at Oklahoma Baptist University last Friday. I love talking with college students. They are intense, brave, curious, and not easy to impress. They will listen to what you have to say, but they will question you too and make up their own…
Read MoreCommunity Strong
Mike Roark “It’s about helping people belong and walking with them on their journey.” Mike Roark, VP and COO of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma joins Thomas Hill to explore the ways the YMCA puts their mission into practice. This enlightening conversation parallels the traits needed to build strong relationships at the “Y” and the…
Read MoreWhat Could Be Sew Hard?
I and three dear friends of mine got a rare opportunity this weekend. We got to visit an artist’s studio and work under her direction in her medium and style. Irmgard Geul is from the Netherlands where she was born and raised not far from Amsterdam. Her art is both abstract and impressionistic and much…
Read MoreWords Matter
Sandra Quince “I believe in you.” These four words said to a teenage Sandra Quince changed her life. Sandra is now a senior executive with Bank of America, leading global Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and her conversation with Thomas Hill is packed with relevant wisdom for leaders on employees, managers, relationships, and interactions. While explaining…
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