...realized I need to do a lot more listening and a lot less talking.

Ugh. My iPhone comes with an audio recorder. I've found it's easier to record meetings than try to take notes or remember all the key points. That way - I can go back later and prepare reports based on the full recording. Today I was preparing a memo and ended up learning is that recording yourself is the best damn tool for improving yourself as a communicator.

It's actually painful to listen to how much I talk and how I talk. However, rather than be annoyed by it, I've decided to record myself more often. I've found it helps me be more self aware. Hopefully, one day I'll listen to a recording of myself that doesn't make me cringe...