My worst listening habit would be interrupt people to controlling the conversation. I like to say that I’m not a control freak, I’m a control enthusiast. However this enthusiasm has not been as helpful as one might think. I often feel guilt for commandeering conversations with friends and feel that I have lost a chance to know someone better. Let me tell you, this is not a great feeling.
Since watching this video, I have put the Intentional Awkward Pause to good use in all of my conversations