Losing His Voice Led Him to Helping Others Strengthen Theirs

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November 6, 2018

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Losing His Voice Led Him to Helping Others Strengthen Theirs

The soul might be silent but the servant of the soul has always got a voice and it has got one for a reason.

- Cormac McCarthy -

Losing His Voice Led Him to Helping Others Strengthen Theirs

"There are lots of ways to lose your voice in this world." These words were spoken by Kevin Hancock, an award-winning author, public speaker, and CEO of Hancock Lumber, one of Americas oldest and most prestigious family businesses. In 2010, Kevin developed a voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia. As his speaking voice became quiet, the voice of his soul became louder. This new voice urged him to connect with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he became intimately acquainted with the Native American inhabitants. What happened next, was a deep relationship with a community silenced by injustice. This caused Kevin to evolve a new voice that changed his life and his style of leadership forever. "Strengthen the voices of others; practice restraint; learn the ways of shared leadership through nature; take care of your employees; work should enhance the evolution of the soul." Kevin shares these principles and more in this interview. { read more }

Be The Change

What relationship do you have with your own voice? This week take notice of how you use your voice, and ways in which you strengthen the voices of others. For more inspiration join this Saturday's Awakin Call with former CIA officer turned peace builder, Janessa Gans Wilder. More details and RSVP info here. { more }


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