Podcasts

Michelle Garrett In our current climate, becoming disconnected is very easy and often precarious. Today, Michelle Garrett, licensed mental health therapist, shares with Thomas Hill specific ways leaders can create connection and emotional safety for their employees, the key to keeping yourself healthy, and the one daily action that will create a paradigm shift in…

Dr. Nathan Mellor “The story is not the point. It is the onramp for people to be able to engage more deeply.” Dr. Nathan Mellor, CEO of Strata Leadership, spends his life making leaders better. In his compelling conversation with Thomas Hill, Nathan explains why leaders need stories to become more effective; he speaks of…

Mo Anderson “When God puts a dream in your DNA, it comes true in spite of your circumstances.” At 83 years and with an amazing life story, Mo Anderson, former CEO and current Vice Chairman of Keller Williams Realty, shares a lifetime of leadership truths. In her conversation with Thomas Hill, Mo discusses tenacity, standards,…

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt “It’s just a speech unless you turn it into action.” Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt passionately believes in diverse, inclusive leadership. Join this conversation as Mayor Holt shares with Thomas Hill his thoughts on balanced representation for decision making, how to achieve community buy-in, and why simply listening to people…

Dr. Myron Pope Dr. Myron Pope, VP of Student Life at the University of Alabama, shares a heartfelt conversation with Thomas Hill about helping those around us. When he was young, several people poured into Myron’s life; as a young man, coaches shared wisdom that continues to shape him today; and now, as a respected…

Sarah Roberts How do you show value to someone even when you must decline an idea that is dear to them?  In her position of working daily with people and their passion projects, Sarah Roberts, Senior Program Officer for the Inasmuch Foundation, beautifully shares how to be both compassionate and helpful when saying “no”. This…

Dr. Heath Thomas Speaking of both educators and business leaders, Dr. Heath Thomas, president of Oklahoma Baptist University declares, “Everyone is in the business of life transformation.” Dr. Thomas radiates a contagious passion as he talks with Thomas Hill about the privilege of overseeing the university. He says, “We get to invest, equip, inspire, and…

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…