Avoid multitasking during conversations, emphasizing the importance of being fully present to enhance meaningful interactions. Celeste suggests leaving a conversation if unable to commit 100%.
Discourage pontificating and fixed mindsets in conversations. View each interaction as an opportunity to learn, echoing therapist M. Scott Peck's idea that genuine listening requires setting aside personal opinions.
Use open-ended questions for richer conversations. Celeste's rule advises asking complex questions for simple answers and vice versa.
Advocate for attentive listening without prematurely interjecting personal stories. Allow ideas to flow naturally.