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Q. "I wasn't happy with my last performance review. Should I dispute the review? Write a letter for my file? Talk to a lawyer? Or just let it go?" A. Most professionals feel you should offer some kind of response. But whether to respond, and the way to respond, will depend on your company's culture, the unwritten message, and your own career goals.

We're sharing the following conscious, meaningful-listening tips to help you stock your communication toolbox with options to boost your listening skill. What do the truly excellent listeners have in common?

Have you ever wondered why it is we hit it off instantly with some people and never seem to click with others? Why is it that there are some people we feel as if we've known forever and others we can't seem to relate to even after years of contact? When we truly connect with others, we become actively involved in conversations.