Woman of the Week ~ Lin Hillis

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Lin Hillis

My Current Job/Company: Ohio State University – AVP Talent, Leadership & Diversity for Ohio State and the Wexner Medical Center

My Work: I have the great opportunity to work in this amazing organization with a great HR Team where we are focusing on improving our Employee Experience from the first impression a candidate has with Ohio State to the time when an employee retires leaving their legacy and always a Buckeye.

My Passion:  My family, watching my son’s sporting events, my role at Ohio State.

My Family: Chris (Supportive Partner), Sean (Amazing Son – 16)

My Hero or Heroes: A few friends who have changed the way that I think about life and leadership (you know who you are!!!), my mother who has always been a big supporter of mine.

My Escape: Camping, listening to music (especially the Carpenters!!!) by the pool.

My Pet Peeve:  Leaders who lack empathy.

My Indulgence: Binge watching TV.

My Roots: Down to Earth, fun, always smiling with a sense of humor.

My Future: Watching my son go to college,  have a family and becoming a grandmother.

My Favorite Quote:  “Determine to live life with flair and laughter.”  Maya Angelou

My Accessory: Converse Tennis Shoes and my son’s sports team logos.

My Advice to Young Women: Be strong, be patient and most of all…… be your best self. Don’t let other people impact your self-confidence, and learn from your mistakes.

How I Balance it All: Support from family and great friends, keep a sense of humor, don’t sweat the small stuff, keep your anxiety for the things that really matter.