Active ListeningOr: How to Stop Waiting for Your Turn to TalkLet's be honest—most of us are rubbish at listening.Oh, we think we're listening. We're nodding at the right moments, making encouraging "mmm-hmm" sounds, and maintaining what we believe is thoughtful eye contact. But inside our heads? We're crafting our response, remembering we need milk, wondering if that weird noise the car made this morning is expensive, and mentally rehearsing the brilliant point we're about to make.We're not listening. We're waiting to talk. There's a difference.Welcome to the Lost Art of Actually Paying AttentionActive listening sounds like one of those corporate buzzwords that gets …