Quick Communication Fix

What barrier do you use most often?

With whom?

Under what circumstances?

Antidote:

Step one - Pick one person you want to stop blocking.

Step two - Be aware of your barriers and what triggered them.

Step three - Try paraphrasing/restating what you hear.

Step four - Apply active listening techniques. Gauge your progress. Are you blocking less? By what percent? Are you listening more? By what percent?