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Many of you know that I keep a journal. I started journaling in high school because of the example of a dear friend. He went on to become an architect, but even in high school he would draw and sketch in his “book” alongside notes and lists. He once told me that he wrote anything…
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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…
Read MoreA Hole In The Dam
In 1865, American author Mary Mapes Dodge published “The Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland.” You may or may not have heard of this novel, but you have almost certainly heard of one of the sub-stories in the book: the story of the little boy who saved Holland by putting his finger in…
Read MoreLower the Ladder
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…
Read MoreForm Follows Function
The Eiffel Tower climbs 1,063 ft into the Parisian sky. The base is 410 ft on each side. When the tower was built, Eiffel was accused of creating something artistic with no regard to the principles of engineering. He replied in a newspaper interview on 14 February 1887: “Is it not true that the very…
Read MoreCapital Leadership
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
Read MoreThe Rent Is Due
A highlight of my week is spending time each Monday evening with guys at one of the HIA houses. If you haven’t heard of Hope Is Alive, check them out. Almost everyone is affected by addiction, and HIA offers what I believe to be the most successful support for recovery I have ever seen. This past Monday, I was…
Read MoreYour Place in Life
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…
Read MoreHunting For Treasure
Forrest Fenn is a retired art dealer, businessman, and U.S. Air Force veteran who lives near Santa Fe, New Mexico. About a decade ago, he hid a bronze chest filled with gold and jewels somewhere in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. The clues that could lead someone to find the treasure were contained…
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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,…
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