[uberdru]

One reason why some people communicate well in group settings is that they actively listen. I myself had a big breakthrough in acting when I learned not to think about my cue, but to get into the moment and actually listen to the other actors. It's amazing how the cues simply flow when you just listen.

Same with big meetings. We are internally preparing some remarks, and when we start talking and others interject, we go off the rails because we're not right there in the moment. It's a tough skill to develop when it doesn't come naturally, but it's powerful.