Listening well when meeting new people is really important, but it gets overlooked a lot. This can lead to connections that aren’t very deep.

Challenges:

• Often, people think more about what they will say next instead of really listening to others.
• Making assumptions or having biases can stop us from connecting in a real way.

Ways to Improve:

1. Practice active listening:

   • Keep eye contact with the person speaking.
   • Repeat their main points to make sure you understand.

2. Cultivate empathy:

   • Try to understand how the other person feels.
   • Acknowledge their emotions to help build a stronger bond.