Focus on listening. Pay attention. Don’t zone out. That is not about being slow. By showing interest and actively participating, your brain should already get

Focus on listening. Pay attention. Don’t zone out. That is not about being slow. By showing interest and actively participating, your brain should already get pre-warmed with your thoughts. In a group meeting, imagine that at any time, you should be ready to reply to the question: “what do you think?” This requires actively listening and focus. If you are zoning out, ask yourself why you are really attending that meeting in the first place.