Acknowledge Previous Statements
Before we jump into conclusions or try to make our point, we need to listen and acknowledge what has just been said by the presenter or fellow participant. Not listening or acknowledging what others say leads to long and frustrating conversations where participants are repeating themselves to be heard.
People also talk over each other in virtual meetings, and the only way to avoid all this is to listen actively.
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