“Kevin spoke at our annual conference in Tampa – and oh-boy, it is not a speech anyone will forget. His story is gripping. He is compelling. He gives a lot of himself, and he gives the audience a lot to think about. At the end of his talk, the entire audience erupted into a standing ovation. I’ve never seen that happen at a business conference.”
– Amy Cosper, Editor-in-Chief, Family Business Magazine
“I would recommend this workshop to any business leader that wants to drive organizational excellence and profit through empowering their employees to be the engines of growth and change.”
– Adam Russin, Co-President of Russin Lumber
“Your presentation was brilliant and motivating!”
– David Peters, Founder – Global Story Films
“Our attendees have said that Kevin’s Keynote address was one of the most impactful they have experienced. This is coming from a convention that is in it’s 130th year! For myself as the project lead, I found Kevin to be wonderful to work with from the initial outreach to the post-program follow-up items. He’s an authentic human by nature and takes his role in the community very seriously. I would highly recommend!”
– Elissa English, Dir. of Programming and Development, Maine Bankers Assoc.
“This program challenges you to change yourself in order to change the world in which you live, lead and work.”
– Motivating Transformational Leaders Program Participant
“Kevin Hancock wowed our audience with his authenticity and impact. His story of overcoming adversity when he lost his voice, and how he transformed it into a profound blessing, resonated deeply with our audience. Through his story, he not only inspired our audience but also provided valuable insights on how business leaders can disperse power and empower employees to follow their voices… and how the business and its employees grew because of it. I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin Hancock as a speaker who will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on any audience.”
– Jon Keimig, Executive Director of University of St. Thomas Family Business Center
““Kevin was truly a pleasure to work with and an amazing speaker. His story of losing his voice and having to adapt to leading and communicating to a team without speaking is truly inspirational and provides a new perspective of leadership. Our group loved Kevin and we feel very grateful that he gave the Keynote talk at our 85th Convention.””
– Jordan Inkley, Conference Manager – Maine Credit Union League
“Your presentation was flat out one of the best I have ever seen.”
– Kate McAleer, Founder – Bixby Chocolates
“Kevin Hancock’s presentation on Employees First: Disrupting Assumptions for More Loyal Customers and Stronger Sales was amazing. My audience was actively engaged throughout the session due to Kevin’s presentation style and his dynamic speaking ability. Kevin’s a passionate public speaker and you can tell he has a joy for his work, his employees, and his company. Our audience left with meaningful takeaways they could implement into their own businesses. Throughout the booking process, Kevin was professional and easy to work with. I would recommend him to any group.”
– Katie McHone-Jones, Director of Member Services & Events / National Hardware & Paint Association
“In 2019, I believe at the Do More Good conference in Lincoln, NE I received your book…Reading your story was a complete gift. It answered questions I wasn’t aware I was asking, it uplifted, it grounded, and it gave me a sense of peace I wasn’t expecting. For all of that, and for your bravery in telling your story, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
– Sarah Spitsen
“The keynote speech by Kevin Hancock on the theme of “Embracing Shared Leadership: Empowering Entrepreneurial Growth” touched my heart deeply. His story and his words were so motivational, they brought tears to my eyes. I cannot wait to enjoy his book he so graciously donated. Today was a much-needed reminder of the beauty of being a part of this welcoming Maine community, invested heavily in ensuring everyone’s growth.”
– Maine Entrepreneur’s Summit Attendee, May 2024
“The Motivating Transformational Leaders Program in Ashville has forever changed my outlook and approach toward leadership, both professionally and personally. The second I started putting into practice some of the things I learned, there were instant results. The simplest thing like truly listening to someone has changed the outcome of countless situations for the better.”
– Brad Smith, Penobscot General Contractors
“When I reflect back on our session together, it was powerful being able to see the results of true leadership and how giving everyone a voice that is heard and respected plays out in real life. We know that this model really works because we could see firsthand the culture that has been created at Hancock Lumber. It is one thing to read about leadership, go to training, or have philosophical discussions about it, but it’s another to not only see it in action, but to see the real outcomes.”
– Jon DiCentes, Co-President, Penobscot General Contractors
