One Bold Move A Day

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...

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 prioritie...

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 lin...

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 i...

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 Mom...

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...

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 cult...

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 growt...

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...

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 mor...

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 situat...

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 mor...

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 w...

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 starte...

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 a...

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 askin...

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...

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, remem...

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...

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...

January is often thought of as the time for setting goals. This year, I’m setting goals in December, so I can begin working toward them in January. Most importantly, this plan gives me time to look back on the past year before I move forward. This episode provides three steps for your goalsetting process to work toward your big dreams. Your One Bold Move: Now is the time to create your goals for 2...

It's a leader's job to coach their team members to solve their problems and handle difficult situations. Sometimes we are so eager to help them (myself included!) that we may unintentionally get in the way. When you set your team up for success, you set yourself up for success, too. This episode provides three tips on how to help your team effectively manage their own challenges. Your One Bold Mov...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the holidays approaching, you may be thinking about how you’ll celebrate with your team. Investing in workplace rituals creates a sense of unity, meaning, and connectedness. Figuring out how to bring people together, whether you’re in person or not, is important. After all, a team exists to achieve more than any individual could alone. As a leader, th...

I consider myself a goal-oriented person, but that doesn’t mean I love setting goals in a work environment. (What is a SMART goal anyway?!) Still, it’s a leader’s expectation to set goals with your team members, and show them you’re invested in their success. Goalsetting should happen for new employees during onboarding and on an annual basis for all other employees. It may make sense to do this f...

Whether or not you’re in a creative field, your work likely relies on your ability to think creatively about your projects. What happens when that spark of inspiration just isn’t coming to you? This episode provides four tips to get through a creative block and achieve more than you thought was possible. Your One Bold Move: You don’t need to wait for inspiration. You need to create it! For more fr...