48 Whispers

Kevin Hancock is the former CEO and current board chair of Hancock Lumber Company, a seventh-generation family business founded in 1848. A graduate of Bowdoin College and a nationally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, and award-winning author, Kevin has written three previous books: Not For Sale, The Seventh Power, and 48 Whispers. He is a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice Award’, the Habitat for Humanity Spirit of Humanity Award, and the Maine Development Foundation Ken Curtis Leadership Award. He is a passionate advocate for strengthening the voices of all individuals, both within organizations and communities, through listening, empowerment, and shared leadership. Kevin believes the workplace can be a transformative force for good. Learn more about Kevin and his work at www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.com.