This post is probably more of life skill rather than purely applying to Project Management -‘active’ listening. The picture immediately above mentions listen more which is fine but its actually about listening well. Really listen well when in conversations, hear more and even if you disagree acknowledge what’s been said and even play it back to check if what you think has been said is accurate. Reflect and respond, rather than reacting from the gut! I believe its Simon Sinek (who has a prolific presence on You Tube) who says/said listen honestly. If you do that and then decide on what you need to do, or even agree what you will do you might find that you retain trust. In the work context the phrase “meaningful consultation” often crops up if you are involved in running “consultations” ask yourself is it truly a consultation. If anything of this interests you -you might find my other post on working remotely worth a read. Thanks for reading! Take Care.