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#379 - Steve Cockram - Founder of 5Voices - Know Yourself, Influence, & Building Stronger Relationships

Mar 4, 2025

Steve Cockram, an inspirational communicator and co-founder of GiANT, shares insights on the importance of self-awareness in building strong relationships. He discusses why successful people often struggle with personal connections and offers strategies to mend these bonds. Cockram highlights the impact of emotional intelligence and the need for understanding personality differences, emphasizing that true influence comes from meaningful connections rather than wealth. His latest venture, the 'Relationship Revolution,' is revolutionizing how we engage with others.

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Steve Cockram

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Quick takeaways

Self-awareness is essential for entrepreneurs to understand their impact on relationships and navigate the challenges of personal growth.

The quality of meaningful relationships plays a pivotal role in achieving happiness and overall success in both personal and professional life.

Influence is a vital leadership currency that stems from integrity and authenticity, contrasting with the limitations of positional power.

Deep dives

The Journey to Self-Awareness

Most individuals begin their journey as unconsciously incompetent, unaware of the impact they have on those around them. The first step towards growth involves becoming consciously incompetent, where self-awareness reveals personal flaws and tendencies that can negatively affect relationships. This process is vital, as maximum potential and effective communication as an entrepreneur stem from understanding one’s influence on others. Achieving conscious competence ultimately requires navigating through the discomfort and challenges of this newfound awareness.

Intro

4min

From Failure to Insight: The Journey of Emotional Intelligence

9min

Cultivating Self-Awareness for Better Relationships

2min

The Path to Self-Awareness in Relationships

24min

Navigating Relationship Complexities

15min

The Power of Inclusive Communication: Engaging Diverse Voices in Change

4min

Building Trust and Influence in Leadership

15min

Steve Cockram is an inspirational communicator, serial entrepreneur, and confidante to elite leaders worldwide. He is a best-selling author, creator of the 5 Voices communication system, and co-founder of GiANT, a global leadership consultancy working in 143 countries. His latest venture is called the “Relationship Revolution.”

We discuss:

- Why successful business people have failed relationships

- How to mend failed relationships

- How to become self-aware as an entrepreneur

- How to lead and gain influence

- Why wealth is not a powerful indicator of success

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Links:

5 Voices - https://5voices.com/

Steve on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejcockram/

Myers-Briggs - https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/