One Bold Move A Day

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!