This week on Lead Like You Mean It, Shannon and I welcomed our very first guest and we couldn’t think of a better person than Jeremie Kubicek, co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, bestselling author, and one of the brilliant minds behind the Five Voices framework.

If you’ve heard me talk about leadership, you’ve heard me reference the tools Steve Cockram, Jeremie, and the GiANT team developed. They’ve changed how I lead, how I coach, and how I show up with my own people. Why? Because they give leaders something most of us are missing: a common language.

Jeremie shared the origin story of the Five Voices (yes, it literally came together on a transatlantic flight), why humility is at the core of GiANT’s work, and how knowing your voice isn’t just theory; it transforms marriages, teams, companies, and even Division 1 basketball games.

Jeremie also gave us a sneak peek into his new book The Voice-Driven Leader, and y’all, it’s not fluff. It’s practical, it’s meaty, and it’s going to be dog-eared and highlighted by anyone serious about developing people.

This conversation was fire. If you’ve ever wanted to understand yourself, your team, or even your family better, don’t miss this one.

Takeaways

• The Five Voices framework helps individuals understand their communication styles.
• Common language in teams enhances collaboration and reduces misunderstandings.
• Identity plays a crucial role in effective leadership and team dynamics.
• Transformative stories illustrate the impact of the Five Voices in various settings.
• Leaders must prioritize relational intelligence in the age of AI.
• The Voice Driven Leader book provides practical tools for personal and team development.
• Understanding triggers can lead to better communication and relationships.
• The Five Voices framework is distinct from other personality assessments like Enneagram and DISC.
• Training people to know themselves and others is a competitive advantage.
• Leaders should focus on developing their teams rather than treating them as liabilities.

Chapters

00:00 | Introduction and Milestones

04:47 | Welcoming Jeremy Kubicek

05:47 | The Genesis of Giant Worldwide

07:10 | The Birth of the Five Voices

12:10 | Understanding Communication Dynamics

14:38 | The Impact of Identity on Performance

16:30 | Comparing Five Voices with Other Frameworks

19:31 | Transformative Stories from the Five Voices

23:40 | Personal Impact of the Five Voices

25:32 | Navigating Parenting Styles

28:28 | The Importance of Learning Languages of Communication

31:24 | Transforming Team Dynamics through Common Language

34:32 | The Role of AI in Human Interaction

37:13 | Understanding the Voice-Driven Leader

41:14 | Personal Transformations through Voice Awareness

49:34 | Connecting with Jeremie and the Five Voices Assessment

Jeremie's Website: https://www.jeremiekubicek.com/
The Voice-Driven Leader Book: https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/Jeremie-Kubicek/dp/1394150660
The Five Voices Book: https://www.amazon.com/Voices-Communicate-Effectively-Everyone-Lead/dp/1119111099
The Five Voices Assessment: masiwillis.giantos.com/store/5-voices

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