Two principles to follow in the workplace and in all personal communications. One, be interested in other people. Listen, don’t only tell them about yourself. Two, talk in terms of other person’s interest. Being self-centered, a poor listener and communicator are not good in business, inter-personal relations, or in couples communication. This should be obvious but unfortunately it isn’t.

“Golden’ Principles to Follow.” Washington Post (Jan. 19, 2015).