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Listening to the other side

We tend to focus on what we're going to say next in conversation and we fail to understand the counterargument and really listen to the other party.

Demonstrate that you're listening by reframing their position in your words and then ask for confirmation that you have it right.

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We are a group, not a team - something I never want to say about my colleagues.

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