My Music, My Voice
Jabee “All of us are special in some way.” Jabee, musical artist and EMMY award winner, sat down with Thomas Hill for a sincere, heartfelt conversation about pain, the power of words, and what it means to be a leader in a highly competitive space. From growing up as “that kid who felt like nobody…
Read MoreHeat Wave
“We’re having a heat wave” is a phrase I have heard several times recently as the plummeting temperatures and record snowfall we have experienced this past week begin to fade. One of the latest was a dear friend of mine, in response to reading that the high temp on Friday would be 33°. Something is wrong in…
Read MoreI Dreamed a Dream
Jane Jayroe Gamble Fulfilling a childhood dream, Jane Jayroe Gamble, was the first Miss America to visit a combat zone, beginning the Miss American tradition of providing entertainment to our military every year. Join her inspiring conversation with Thomas Hill as she describes her proudest accomplishment as being able to show value to American military…
Read MoreThe Flower Next To Me
“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” Zen Shin In 1724, a German physicist living in the Dutch Republic proposed a comparative scale for measuring temperature. He based his scale on three points: the low point as the freezing temperature of an ammonium salt brine solution…
Read MoreLove Is an Action
Wayland Cubit “The good leader is the person willing to sacrifice what they want for what other people need on a consistent basis.” Wayland Cubit, a Master Mentor and recognized leader in law enforcement, joins Thomas Hill for a riveting conversation that ranges from what makes a mentor effective to the underlying reason for racial…
Read MoreFinal Disposition
I attended the funeral of my friend’s father on Friday. Historically, I have not been a fan of funerals in general, but this one was really nice. My friend’s father had served in the military during the Vietnam war, so there was an honor guard present. One of them played “Taps” before they lifted the…
Read MoreRelentless Expectations
Chris Brewster “Until we can say collectively that the children are thriving in our city, we have work to do.” Chris Brewster, founder and superintendent of Santa Fe South Schools, is passionate about seeing children thrive and flourish. Today he joins Thomas Hill for a compelling conversation about expectations, support, and the way company leaders…
Read MoreWhen Practice Isn’t Practical
My son and I went to the gun range this weekend to practice. Some things are improved simply by repetition. Practicing or rehearsing increases skill and familiarity so that when the time comes to execute or perform, we are sharp and prepared. With shooting, we practice aiming and controlling our breathing by shooting single shots…
Read MoreSimple Math
We are divided. Our nation is torn. People are broken. Unfortunately, this is a fact. If we need any proof, all we have to do is turn on the news, scroll through social media, or listen to any conversation that involves more than two people. We do not agree. And suddenly, we don’t hesitate to…
Read MorePyromaniacs
I love fireworks. I have always had a fascination with fire and explosions. So much so, that as a very young person I read everything I could find about pyrotechnics (fireworks) and started experimenting to make my own fireworks. My parents had given me a fairly extensive chemistry set for a Christmas present, and I…
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