How can you unlock your team's potential? It all comes down to trust. Trust is the foundation on which a thriving workplace culture is built. Research shows having trust in your organization leads to increased engagement, innovation, and work outcomes. Most organizations focus on building trust between managers and teams. Here's the thing: A recent study discovered a significant factor in building a high-performing team is trust between colleagues. Cultivating trust at all levels of your organization is essential to having a high-performing team. In this episode, I share strategies to help you build trust in all directions to develop your high-performing team. I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com. Podcast Music: Second Bedroom Studio
Your ability to get things done in the workplace plays an important role in your career advancement. Even as you grow your career and build your power at work, you may unconsciously do things that diminish your influence and authority. These missteps can include shying away from advocating for yourself, allowing a situation or person to influence your feelings, and putting other people’s priorities before your own. I learned the hard way in my career what it means to unintentionally give away your power and now I coach clients how to navigate these situations with strength and grace. The good news is that you can regain your power—and the first step is understanding how you may be negatively affecting your own success. This episode share five things you may be doing that unintentionally give away your power at work and how to get it back. This episode is based on an original piece I wrote for Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/90979534/these-5-unintentional-mistakes-sabotage-your-power-at-work
A well-designed onboarding process helps new employees acclimate to your organization, integrate into the company culture, and understand how to become an effective contributor - and it has direct connection to employee retention. This week's episode shares tips to create a meaningful onboarding process to welcome and support new your employees, whether you lead a team of two or 200. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
Congratulations, you had a terrific team retreat! You started your gathering with a Connection Moment to create optimism and community. From there, you and your team developed ambitious, strategic plans. Now you want to continue the momentum post-retreat, but you’re not sure what to do next. With some planning and intention, you can infuse the energy and community you created during your retreat into everyday work life to help your team feel motivated and engaged throughout the year. This episode shares five ways to keep your team retreat energy going. For more on the Connection Moment and my go-to strategy for starting your team gatherings, check out Episode 254. I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
How you start a team gathering directly influences the outcomes. As you prepare the agenda for your next retreat, professional development session, or all-staff meeting, I encourage you to start your next gathering with what I call a Connection Moment. A Connection Moment helps team members feel connected to their purpose and each other. In this episode, I share three of my favorite Connection Moment exercises that I’ve relied on as a team leader for many years and now as a facilitator of retreats and workshops. Whether you lead a team of five, fifty, or five hundred, these can work for you, too. I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
You have many opportunities in your daily life to choose to connect with someone new—but do you notice the moments? Here’s why you want to start paying closer attention: New research shows that your happiness and wellbeing are connected in part to the “weak ties” you have. “Weak ties” are the people you don’t have particularly strong relationships with, but you connect with in some shared capacity, like neighbors, a barista at the local coffee shop, or people you regularly see in a spin class. Research has often focused on how “weak ties” can help advance your career. A new study indicates that creating this network of acquaintances contributes to your sense of belonging, wellbeing, and access to opportunities. I’ve built genuine relationships from a onetime conversation in a coffee shop, on a train platform, in a dress shop, and on social media, and I want to help you do that, too. I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
With the many deadlines and demands in the workplace, learning and professional development are often left unchecked on the daily to-do list. Here’s why learning needs to be a top priority: Building a learning mindset in the workplace helps the organization improve and innovate, invests in individual team member’s professional and personal growth, and strengthens your company’s organizational culture. The good news is that there are ways to grow your team’s skills without adding more work to your plate. In this episode, I'm sharing six tangible ways to start building learning into your workday. I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
Managers are pulled in many different directions every day. They’re often expected to be the coach and the player, which means they have expectations in leading their team’s outcomes and producing their own results. With the many real demands on their time, it can be hard for leaders to prioritize their learning and development. This episode shares ways to make time for your own learning and growth daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. As a bonus, most of these practices can be done in less than 10 minutes! I’d love to hear your thoughts and Bold Moves, so I can cheer you on. Drop me a line @ShannaAHocking on LinkedIn, Instagram, or my website - ShannaAHocking.com.
I’m excited to share with you exclusive access to the opening chapter of One Bold Move a Day, the book. I wanted to share this special preview with you as a member of the One Bold Move a Day community. You’ve made a commitment to grow as a leader, advance your career, and develop as a person. Thank you for being a part of this Bold Move journey. For more information and to pre-order One Bold Move a Day, visit https://www.OneBoldMoveaDay.com
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY! It’s the 250th episode of One Bold Move a Day Podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear 10 reflections from the boldest moves I’ve made these last two years, including stories I have not shared before, as we reflect together on how we got here, celebrate our progress, and plan for where we’re going next. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Take my FREE Lead From Where You Are Assessment to learn and leverage your strengths - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
One of the most difficult boss types to work for is an insecure boss, because their worries hold them—and you—back from being successful. How can you tell if you have an insecure boss? This episode provide signs to look out for to determine if you have an insecure boss and shares six strategies on how to work with them. Your One Bold Move: Try out these strategies to navigate this difficult situation while keeping confidence in yourself. Consider whether it’s worth it to stay in a workplace where you are not able to shine as your truest self. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Lead From Where You Are Assessment (to learn and leverage your strengths!) - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
An interview process won’t reveal everything about a candidate, but it can tell you exactly what you need to know to make a great hiring decision. By asking thoughtful questions during the interview, you can get a sense of who they are and how you can teach them—and learn from them—as a future member of your team. This episode shares eight of my favorite interview questions to ask and why. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Lead From Where You Are Assessment (to learn and leverage your strengths!) - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking
Great leaders set their team members up for success. One of the best ways to do this—especially if you’re still in a remote/hybrid work situation—is regular 1:1 meetings with your direct reports. This episode provides a recommended structure for what the team member can prepare, as well as what you might ask to have a more meaningful and productive 1:1 meeting. For the meeting template, visit my website: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2022/4/8/exactly-what-to-ask-in-your-next-11-meetings For the NNTR Update: https://www.shannaahocking.com/oneboldmoveaday/2020/7/18/episode-24-show-your-value-to-your-manager-the-nntr-update For more from Shanna: Lead From Where You Are Assessment (to learn and leverage your strengths!) - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking
When is the last time you shared openly at work about your own accomplishments? If you can’t recall when you may have recently done this, you’re not alone—and it’s time to get started. Your ability to speak about your own accomplishments at work directly affects your career growth and financial outcomes. This episode shares why it's so important to talk about your work and three ways to get started. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Lead From Where You Are Assessment (to learn and leverage your strengths!) - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
How do you handle when an interview goes awry? Especially for a job you want. I've heard from clients and friends about interviewers commenting on their race, age, and pregnancy status, among other inappropriate topics. If you find yourself in an interview that isn’t going well, or worse, the interviewer displays obvious bias, this episode walks you through what you can do to prepare yourself. I also share about one of the most difficult interviews I was ever on, and how I handled it. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Lead From Where You Are Assessment (to learn and leverage your strengths!) - https://www.shannaahocking.com/assessment Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
Asking for a raise may feel like an overwhelming conversation. When is the right time? How much should you ask for? Can I really ask for something like this for myself? A recent survey showed that 60% of women have never negotiated their salary—and this has direct consequences for women’s long-term financial success. This episode shares six things you can do to set yourself up for success in asking for a raise. Your One Bold Move: Ask for more, because you deserve it! For the complete scripts shared in this episode, here's a link to an accompanying blog post: https://www.shannaahocking.com/blog/2022/3/7/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-and-get-it
Executive presence can be hard to define, but you know when people have it. It's about your energy, approach, words, and actions that demonstrate you can handle the challenges of a leadership role and hold your own with others in getting things done. Executive presence is ultimately about how you make other people feel. If you're looking to take on a formal leadership role or increase your ability to influence in the role you're in now, the good news is you can enhance your executive presence with intentional effort. This episode provides three ways to get started. Your One Bold Move: Focus on enhancing your executive presence so you can be seen as a leader people say they want to work with and for. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
Being an inclusive colleague means showing up in the day to day moments. On today's episode, I get deeply personal. Thank you for joining me to listen and learn together on three ways to be a more inclusive colleague. Your One Bold Move: Being inclusive is an ongoing process and it starts with us. When you’re feeling unsure of where to start or overwhelmed by how much needs to be done still, remember it’s often the smallest moments that lead to the biggest and most important outcomes. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
Oftentimes people will ask: What made this the right time to [insert bold move here]? Y’all, there’s no such thing as a perfect time. This episode is perfect for when you need the motivation to make your one bold move--whether that's applying for a job, negotiating your salary, or speaking up in meetings. Plus, I share details on my BOLD MOVE to launch Hocking Leadership, my new full-time business. Your One Bold Move: Create the perfect time for yourself by making your bold move. For more from Shanna: Text SHANNA to 66866 to be added to my email list for more can't miss leadership and career insights Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking When you make your #oneboldmoveaday, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!
As you begin the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on what your goals are and who you want to become. To amplify your efforts, it’s worthwhile to consider who can support you on your journey. Though you are so much more than your job, you spend the majority of your time at work, so it’s worthwhile to invest in your workplace relationships. Whether you’re just starting your career or are more senior in your field, here are five relationships that can help you thrive at work. Your One Bold Move: Write down the five relationships you need to thrive at work and spend five minutes reflecting on the name of at least one person you consider to fit each category for you. If you have any open categories, this is your area to focus on to identify people to build relationships with. Join the Lead From Where You Are Challenge from January 2-31! https://bit.ly/leadfromwhereyouare Website - https://www.shannaahocking.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking