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5 Ways You Can Have More Meaningful Conversations At Work
Listening is the most important part of having a quality conversation—and it’s also the area most people struggle with.
So if you want to improve the quality of your conversations at work, look for opportunities to develop and practice your listening skills.
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Let others to talk about themselves first. Then, you’ll be able to sell yourself more naturally.
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Ask at least one question before changing topic to show you’re engaged. Gathering details makes it more likely that you’ll be able to establish a connection with the other person or find a way you can lend a hand.
Take a look at the person’s LinkedIn or Twitter account to get an idea of his tone, interests, etc. You’re always at an advantage when you know more about a person. It will be easier to relate to him and you might avoid awkward conversations.
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With proper listening you’ll have a crystal clear understanding of the conversation and demonstrate to speakers that you’re invested in what they have to say.
Being a good listener is one of the most potent things you can do to increase your influence and likeability. It is also one of the top skills employers seek in potential and current employees, and it’s correlated with perceived ability to lead.