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Kevin Hancock ArticlesExplore dozens of articles across industries that feature Kevin through multiple lenses, from Hancock Lumber and shared leadership in the workplace, to his own personal journey to self-discovery and authorship.

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“Why Executives Around the Country Turn to a Maine Lumberyard for Lessons in Leadership” – Inc. Magazine Feature
Recently featured in Inc. Magazine , check out this article featuring Kevin Hancock, Hancock Lumber, and Nando’s North America titled,  “Why Executives Around the Country Turn to a Maine Lumberyard…
Leading Without Saying a Word
Leading Without Saying a Word
In this article, Kevin Hancock writes about how Hancock Lumber became a Best Places to Work by comparing it to how a baby learns to walk. By learning without…
Shared Leadership Culture at Hancock Lumber
Below are 12 articles and podcasts that describe the outcome and impact of shared leadership in the workplace. Take a look at the excerpts below and click through to…
Digital Equality
In this article featured in the March 2022 NRLA Lumber Co-Operator, Kevin Hancock writes about digital equality in the workplace. Kevin explores the two groups of employees that the…
Transitions Spring
Family Business Transitions Spring Keynote Interview
In this keynote interview, Kevin Hancock speaks with Shannon Zur of the Vogel Consulting Group. The theme of the Transitions Spring 2022 conference was “Strong Family, Strong…
Voices Carry
Family Business Magazine captures Kevin’s journey and new leadership model in their March 2022 article, Voices Carry. Writer Margaret Sheen tells the story of Kevin losing his voice, the…
Architects of Shared Leadership
As part of Hancock Lumber’s HBS Dealer’s national ‘ProDealer of the Year’ recognition, HBSDealer magazine featured the company on the cover of their March 2022 edition. Ken Clark’s “Architects…
The Human Race
This article is written by Kevin Hancock and featured on Creations Magazine. He writes about how work needs to have more meaning and a higher calling, instead of just…
Write Now with Kevin Hancock
In this article, Kevin Hancock shares his personal journey with writing and becoming an author. He answers questions about why, where, and when he started writing. He shares how…
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Center of All That Is
In this article, the Center of All That Is whisper is a featured excerpt on the Braided Way blog. This whisper, originally written in Kevin Hancock’s 48 Whispers, delves into…
48 Whispers Q&A with Deborah Kalb
In this interview, Kevin Hancock speaks with Deborah Kalb about his book 48 Whispers. She asks questions to learn more about what inspired Kevin to write this book, what keeps…
Interviews with Bob Greenberg, Part 3
In this video, Kevin Hancock speaks about how he became a champion for shared leadership and dispersed power. When Kevin lost the power of his voice, he turned to…
Interviews with Bob Greenberg, Part 2
In this interview, Kevin Hancock speaks about how teachers make a difference. In his example, he talks about his science teacher Eugene Whitney, who made each individual in the…
Interviews with Bob Greenberg, Part 1
In this interview, Kevin Hancock speaks about how he found the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and how the moments he spent there helped him and inspired him to write…
SA Examiner – 48 Whispers Book Review
In a book review done by the SA Examiner, Kevin Hancock’s newest book, 48 Whispers, is given an examination through the eyes of blogger Sandra Cruz. She gives examples…
Midwest Book Review: 48 Whispers
In this blog article, 48 Whispers appears in Helen Dumont’s bookshelf to be reviewed. She writes a synopsis of the book for her readers, describing why Kevin Hancock journeyed to…
Sincerely Stacie Feature – 48 Whispers
In this article, Stacie Gorkow, owner of the blog Sincerely Stacie, highlights 48 Whispers is on her “Books That Came My Way in August 2021” post. She gives a…
We Believe in Shared Leadership
In this article, Kevin Hancock is interviewed about his progressive view on shared leadership. He shares how the lumber industry is often misunderstood and seen as outdated, but he…
Book Spin Feature – 48 Whispers
In this article, Kevin Hancock’s newest book, 48 Whispers, is highlighted as a book in the “To Be Read” stack. In this small overview of the book, it highlights…
Q&A: Company Culture, Productivity, and Retention: How Does Your Company Measure Up?
The Softwood Forest Products Buyer is reaching out to company leaders across the industry to solicit their input on key issues that impact overall business success. In this publication,…