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38: Losing Your Voice and Finding Your Leadership with Kevin Hancock
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If you’re a CEO and you’re hoarding power then chances are that you’re limiting your organisation’s performance.
But don’t just take my word for it; take it from someone who’s done it both ways…
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, to talk about sustainable success.
Hancock Lumber was founded in 1848, so they know a thing or two about sustainability!
The foundation of their business’s sustainability doesn’t only depend on the sustainability of their supplies (i.e. trees), though that is critical, it also rests on people-oriented sustainability.
And this is where Kevin thrives in his stewardship as CEO of the company.
✅ Creating meaningful work for staff
✅ Creating a working environment in which staff are engaged and happy in their work, making it safe for them to speak up about necessary changes and improvements
✅ Empowering staff throughout the company to make their very best contributions through the dispersal of power
But before you start thinking that this is some sort of fluffy, emotional idealism, you need to pay attention to the cold, hard numbers that Hancock Lumber’s put up since Kevin started to disperse power throughout the organisation.
There’s a very stark before and after here – it’s staggering!
Why the change in approach?
In 2010, Kevin lost his voice and was forced to change his approach; which is when the magic started to happen.
Tune in to learn more about Kevin’s story, his approach and his enviable results.
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