Hobie Higgins is the Chief Fun Officer at Gateway First Bank. 

Hobie specializes in company culture and team member engagement. Since 2012, Gateway has been regularly recognized as a “Top Employer” and “Top Workplace” by several national publications. 

Hobie graduated from Oklahoma State University where he majored in Journalism and Broadcasting. Hobie is currently a Commissioner for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation, but his “claim to fame” is that as a 10-year-old he said “Thanks Mom” on a nationally televised Capri Sun commercial.

In this episode Steve, Jason, and Hobie discuss:

• What Hobie does as the Chief Fun Officer!
• Taking the time to discover your purpose and living up to that purpose. 
• Finding the right seat on the bus for employees. 
• The importance of soft skills in every day business. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Just because your position isn’t a good fit, doesn’t mean the company isn’t a good fit for you. 
• It is not sustainable to work for 20 hours per day - you have to find time for fun and laughter and yourself during your day. 
• The little things matter. If you want your culture to be void of burnout, you’ve got to find ways to serve and uplift your employees. 
• It’s not just showing up - it’s showing up with a positive attitude.

“People want to be around people that they enjoy being around.” - Hobie Higgins

Connect with Hobie:

Website: GatewayLoan.com

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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