Mastering the Art of Communication with Steve Cockram: Lead to Succeed 125

Episode Summary:

Most people’s pain comes because they’re unable to make relationships work. In the professional realm, effective communication is the heartbeat of collaboration, innovation, and productivity. It ensures that ideas flow seamlessly, teams align cohesively, and goals are achieved with precision. And today, that's exactly what our guest Steve Cockram will be sharing insights on.

Steve is an inspirational communicator, serial entrepreneur, author, and confidante to elite leaders around the world. He is highly skilled at making people think, laugh, and act.

Steve is a co-founder of GiANT Worldwide and GiANT London. He has co-authored multiple leadership books, including his most recent, THE COMMUNICATION CODE, which details how to set the parameters of a conversation from the outset, preventing misunderstandings and miscommunication, and highlights recognizing the power dynamics of interactions to help.

Listen in and learn more about the importance of communication.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[02:36] How Steve got to where he is today.

[04:14] What made Steve go through his different life areas and how did it ultimately bring him to where he is today.

[10:04] What causes individuals to struggle with soft skills, especially in communication, and how Steve assists them in overcoming these challenges.

[14:07] What Steve coaches leaders to do when they’re talking consistently with people who aren’t of the same mindset as them.

[22:21] Steve and his partner’s principals for teens’ education.

[26:49] Steve’s tip to build a healthy culture.

[30:26] Rapid-fire questions.

[34:29] Steve’s final life lesson.

Standout Quotes from the Episode:

• “Most people’s pain comes because they’re unable to make relationships work.”

• “You have to know yourself to lead yourself.”

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