The Fort #379 - Steve Cockram - Founder of 5Voices - Know Yourself, Influence, & Building Stronger Relationships
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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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Nightclub Failure
- Steve Cockram's journey to emotional intelligence began with a failed nightclub venture.
- This expensive "MBA" taught him valuable business lessons and the importance of relationships.
Self-Awareness
- People are unconsciously incompetent, unaware of their impact on others.
- Self-awareness is crucial for relational intelligence, recognizing your effect on people.
Gaining Self-Awareness
- Ask people you trust for feedback on your behavior's impact.
- Use tools like the Five Voices assessment to gain self-awareness.