Medicine 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…
Read MoreWhen A Win Isn’t
My youngest son and I went to the Big 12 Wrestling Championships this past weekend. We got to watch the best wrestlers in the Big 12 and we got to watch wrestlers from schools other than OSU also. If you are not from Oklahoma, then you probably don’t understand the rivalry between our two primary…
Read MoreInvited to Lead
Timila Rother “When someone trusts you, you feel compelled to do the right thing.” Timila Rother is the President and CEO of Crowe & Dunlevy, an Oklahoma based law firm begun in 1902. Today she joins Thomas Hill for a personal look at leadership and how the progression of opportunities to lead is based on…
Read MoreIt’s The Real Thing
I have always been interested in branding and marketing. Done well, branding can create a recognizable identity that carries very complex messaging within very simple symbols and icons. I recently visited The World of Coca-Cola, a museum of sorts dedicated to the Coca-Cola brand. Asa Griggs Candler bought the formula and the brand for the…
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