Challenge yourself to truly engage others: First, don’t assume everyone has the same level of understanding that you have. Ask questions. I’ll often start a meeting in which we’re introducing a new concept by asking questions to engage the room. What do you know about this subject? What kinds of questions do you have? Don’t get lost in translation. We may use the same words but interpret them differently. I’ve learned to focus on a few words, stating something like “Here’s what I mean by this,” and then ask, “Does this mesh with your interpretation?”
