Have you ever experienced a scenario where when you speak, someone keeps cutting in between by saying “Yes, yes, then, I know, but…” This is when they are interested in putting their thoughts ahead rather than spending that time to listen clearly to your thoughts on the particular subject in question.

Active listening is a skill that must be exercised if problem-solving is essential, it is impossible to give way to listening to everyone’s thoughts in a meeting but in case you encounter a situation where everyone is volleying for attention, ensure your thought is paraphrased to the crux of the matter and explain the thoughtful reason behind your decision as a leader.