Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — From simple small talk to deeper discussions, communication connects people. Experts say it’s about tuning in, reading the moment, and making the other person feel heard.
Carrying a great conversation is a skill and like any skill, it can be learned. And yes, there are habits that can kill the connection.
Veronique Barrot, founder of the Linked and Lift, says it starts with emotionally intelligent habits that help you listen, connect, and engage. First, embrace the power of pause. Silence gives space for thought and often leads to deeper answers.
Watch body language, it can say just as much as words.
Turn statements into questions to keep the dialogue flowing. Acknowledge emotions before offering solutions, it builds trust and respect. Watch for shifts in energy, such as the other person’s shoulders tensing when talking about a hard topic. And end strong with a next step or plan, so the conversation lives on beyond the “Thanks for talking.”
Barrot says the best conversations come from people who lead with empathy, listen actively, and read social cues. In short, it’s not just what you say, it’s how you make others feel.
Contributors to this news report include: Lindsay Dailey, Producer; Bob Walko, Editor.
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Sources:
https://www.linkedandlift.com/about
https://your.yale.edu/spotlight-what-it-means-be-emotionally-intelligent
