{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Inner Work of Leadership in a Family Business with Kevin Hancock","description":" The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 147: The Inner Work of Leadership in a Family Business with Kevin Hancock In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker interviews Kevin Hancock, Chair of Hancock Lumber, about his journey and transformation in leadership. Kevin shares his personal and professional challenges, including losing his father to cancer, navigating a significant economic recession, and coping with a rare voice disorder. Kevin's experiences led him to initiate major cultural changes at Hancock Lumber, focusing on putting employees first and fostering authentic, meaningful work environments. He also discusses his connection with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he found inspiration and a new perspective on leadership and the human experience. The episode delves into themes of self-discovery, healing, family business governance, and preparing future generations to lead with heart and authenticity. \u00b7       00:54 Meet Kevin Hancock: A Legacy of Resilience \u00b7       03:42 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges \u00b7       13:36 The 2008 Economic Crisis and Its Impact \u00b7       18:58 A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing \u00b7       27:25 Finding Purpose at Pine Ridge \u00b7       32:22 The Emotional Draw to Pine Ridge \u00b7       36:25 The Power of Presence and Authenticity \u00b7       40:21 The Impact of Prioritizing Employee Experience \u00b7       50:47 The Role of Ownership and Family Legacy \u00b7       59:24 The Importance of Inner Work and Self-Discovery Websites: \u00b7       fambizforum.com. \u00b7       www.chrisyonker.com \u00b7       hancocklumber.com \u00b7       doortwo.com   Kevin\u2019s Books Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse The Seventh Power: One CEO\u2019s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership 48 Whispers from Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains Kevin\u2019s Bio: KEVIN HANCOCK is the Executive Chairman of one of America\u2019s oldest family businesses as well as an award-winning author and nationally recognized public speaker. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company is led by its 720 employees operating 12 lumberyards, 3 sawmills, a truss manufacturing facility, and timberlands in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.  Since 2014, Hancock Lumber has been recognized with the \u2018Best Places to Work in Maine\u2019 award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor\u2019s Award for Business Excellence, the ProSales National Dealer of the Year Award, and the Maine Retailer of the Year Award. Kevin is a past chairman of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, and the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees.  Kevin has also served of the Board of Directors for the Hussey Seating Corporation in Maine, the Seneca Sawmill Corporation in Oregon, and the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. Kevin is a recipient of the Ed Muskie \u2018Access to Justice\u2019 Award, the Habitat for Humanity \u2018Spirit of Humanity\u2019 Award, the Maine Development Foundation \u2018Ken Curtis Leadership Award\u2019, and the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame \u2018Directors Award\u2019. Kevin also partners with the executive coaching firm DoorTwo to provide senior management training programs around the concepts of shared leadership, dispersed power, and deep employee engagement. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals\u2014within a company or a community \u2014through listening, empowering, and shared leadership.  He is a graduate of Bowdoin College and lives in Maine with his wife Alison.         ","author_name":"The Enlightened Family Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thesecretthoughtsofceospodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"