Shanna (pronounced SHAH-nuh) Hocking is Principal of Hocking Leadership, which helps companies and nonprofit organizations build stronger workplace cultures, develop leaders to reach their potential, and support women to thrive at work. She is the author of One Bold Move a Day, which will be published in November 2022 (McGraw Hill) and host of a popular business podcast by the same name.She spent 20 years in multibillion dollar organizations, including the Wharton School, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University, where she led large teams (40+) and personally raised $155M+. Her expertise has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, American Express Business Insights, Today.com, The Muse, and Thrive Global, among others. Her articles have been published on Harvard Business Review, Career Contessa, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Motherly, and Forbes.
Sub-specialties:
Leadership: leading others, change management, creating a culture of feedback, leading through uncertainty, building resilience, managing yourself, organizational culture, dual career couples, talent management, and more.
Career Development: navigating the job search, salary negotiations, networking, mentorship/sponsorship, and more.
Fundraising: strategic cultivation and solicitation of 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-figure gifts, multi-generational philanthropy, women’s philanthropy, and more.
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3 Common Struggles People Face When Working From Home — and How to Fix Them
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What’s Making You Miserable at Work?
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Why I Broke Up with My Office
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Why Women Need to Ask for Better Feedback, More Often
Harvard Business Review [September 10, 2021] -
Before Saying "Yes" to a Job, Consider Company Culture
Harvard Business Review [July 19, 2021] -
Why Emotional Intelligence is a Must Have Skill for Leaders
American Express Business Insights [October 23, 2019] -
10 Prominent Women Leaders Share Their Thoughts on How to Close the Gender Wage Gap
Entrepreneur.com [October 20, 2019] -
Why Are Women Expected to Work Like They Don't Have Children and Mother Like They Don't Work?
Motherly [September 3, 2019] -
5 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Employees
Fast Company [April 11, 2019] -
16 Tips for Having a Successful Remote Performance Review
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Why I Have Coffee with Women I Don't Hire
Career Contess -
3 Lessons I Learned (the Hard Way) Going from Peer to Manager
Career Contessa -
What to Do When a Good Employee Stops Trying to Grow
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