do not disturb Stay Focused: With numerous distractions like notifications emails and social media it's important to consciously focus on the speaker or message being communicated. Practice Active Listening: Actively engage with by nodding making eye contact (if in a video call) providing verbal affirmations. This helps demonstrate that you're actively listening encourages continue. Minimize Distractions: Turn off notifications put your device mode minimize interruptions during conversations meetings. Paraphrase Summarize: Repeat what has said own words ensure understanding. Summarizing key points can also help clarifying misunderstandings confirming comprehension. Ask Clarifying Questions: If something is unclear don't hesitate ask questions for clarification. not only you understand better but shows genuinely interested they're saying. Empathize: Try speaker's perspective emotions. Empathizing build rapport trust leading more effective communication. Be Patient: In digital communication there might be lags technical issues language barriers affect flow of conversation. Exercise patience avoid interrupting speaker. Non-Verbal Cues: Pay attention non-verbal cues such as tone voice facial expressions video) overall demeanor gauge emotions intentions. Mindfulness: mindful biases assumptions hinder listening. present moment multitasking conversations. Follow Up: After conversation meeting follow up summary email confirm understanding clarify any remaining concerns.