The Impact Of Transformational Listening According to a study from the University Of California, poor listening skills negatively impact 70% of all employees. This means frustrating misunderstandings, workplace errors, and eroded trust within teams. While developing active listening skills is a great start to combat this, it’s not enough to truly change how your business operates and impacts people. Because there are so many communication channels today, communication is more...

Poor communication is one of the most damaging elements to a business. According to a study by Project.io, at least 66% of people say they worked with a different business due to poor communication.  When you think about it, this type of reaction makes sense. Think back to the last time you had a conversation with someone and didn’t feel heard. You probably felt frustrated, exhausted, or even hurt by...

Host Sydney Haynes sits down with John Geraci, the CEO and founder of CI2 Advisors, for an insightful conversation. Explore John's journey from a military background to the software industry, and the birth of CI2 Advisors as a response to the evolving landscape of work.

In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication is more important than ever. Yet, despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves facing common inhibitors that hinder our ability to truly listen and understand one another. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of addressing these barriers and the transformative impact active listening can have on our personal and professional relationships. The Essence of Listening Listening goes beyond the mere act...

Join us as we explore a range of topics, from mastering communication skills for different stakeholders to the art of business storytelling. We'll also provide insights on leadership, drawing from our extensive experience. Real-life stories serve as a testament to the transformative power of communication in business and personal life.

Steve Mebius describes how using a story framework to explain why customers should follow best practices can be more effective than simply stating the reason.

This anecdote highlights how incorporating empathy into customer conversations can significantly improve information gathering, even for individuals who aren’t naturally inclined to be emotionally expressive.

In one survey, 96 percent of respondents said they were always or sometimes good listeners, yet another study shows we retain only about 50% of what people say to us.

Recognizing when to shift out of our habitual styles and consciously apply alternative styles of listening and responding may allow for more effective and meaningful interactions.

Steve Jobs famously used the 3 step approach of business storytelling which is also used in Hollywood.