How to Create Relationships Through Careful Communication

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Listen: respect others' right to complete their thoughts before you interrupt to say what you want to say.

   And remember that an opinion doesn't equal a fact. ,, Being right is never as important as recognizing when we're wrong; learn and grow, to argue a weak flawed observation only hinders any chance of orchestrating a meaningful conversation.
   
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   Step 2: Take notes while listening so as not to lose track of your thoughts.

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   Step 3: Opinions are valuable; however

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   Step 4: know the difference between thinking you know something and actually knowing it.

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   Step 5: Listen carefully

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   Step 6: then repeat the same sentences to check whether you have received the right sentence or not.

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   Step 7: Understand the importance of recognizing that just because you think you know what you're talking about doesn't necessarily make it so

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   Step 8: and if you recognize your point of view is flawed

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   Step 9: apologize and let the conversation continue.

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    Step 10: Recognize others' contributions and points of view by nodding and verbalizing that you've heard them and can see their point.

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    Step 11: Stay focused; unless we narrow the parameters of a subject

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    Step 12: our points are seldom recognized and appreciated as required elements of a broader understanding of the subject matter.

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    Step 13: Always thank each participant in a group for their contributions

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    Step 14: be they right or wrong

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    Step 15: and your group will flourish and grow.

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    Step 16: Be a leader and exercise humility

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    Step 17: because too much strength and dominance leads to weakness.

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    Step 18: Keep the conversation on track; it's fine to let people ramble a little

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    Step 19: but unless we stay on topic

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    Step 20: the chances of resolving or tying up a group conversation are minimized.

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