Long-winded responses going nowhere
The Rambler
A well-meaning answer that circles and circles without ever landing. Cutting in feels rude, but letting it run costs you the room's attention. Your job is to help them find the headline.
"Let me pause you there - what's the key point you're making?"
- 01Interrupt respectfully with a summary
- 02Ask for the "headline" version
- 03Use time limits on responses
- 04Stand up and move closer to signal wrap-up
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