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Practice active listening
Listening is a vital aspect of a meaningful conversation. If you ask important questions but then fail to listen, you're not having a conversation.
The easiest way to practice active listening is to ensure we are turning the conversation more than we're taking.
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Taking vs turning a conversation
Taking is when you make another conversation about yourself. Someone else says "I went to Thailand and had an amazing trip." and you say "I went to Thailand last year." That usually kills the conversation.
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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.
Practice listening
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.
Active Listening: All You Need To Know
Active listening may be your most important skill set. Here is how to practice it:
- More listening less talking.
- Do not answer a question with a question.
- Do not finish the other person’s sentence.
- Avoid narcissism and focus on the other person.
- Foc...
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