The Art of Listening in Business | Ameil Shadid

Send us Fan MailPROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Ameil Shadid of DabKe Consulting about the transformative power of active listening in both personal and professional relationships. Ameil shares his journey from being laid off during COVID to discovering the importance of deep, meaningful connections with others. The conversation delves into leadership, vulnerability, generational communication differences, and the significance of understanding intent and expectations in conversations. Ameil emphasizes the need for trust within teams and how fostering creativity can lead to better outcomes in fundraising and business development.PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS...Active listening is crucial for building strong relationships.Leadership requires vulnerability and self-reflection.Generational differences impact communication styles.Understanding intent behind conversations enhances listening.Lowering expectations can lead to better outcomes.Effective communication involves listening with your eyes.Trust is essential for unlocking creativity in teams.Sales and fundraising are about aligning needs, not just closing deals.Asking how someone feels can disarm tense situations.Building relationships can lead to organic fundraising opportunities.Join our community of creative entrepreneurs and get a free copy of our No-BS Guide To Making Your Creative Business Actually Profitable delivered straight to your inbox. We’ll share smart, simple tips to help you keep more of what you earn—no boring accountant talk, we promise.  https://bit.ly/4uCmlX2