Here's the polished article in Markdown: Stealing the Show: Recognizing and Breaking the Habit of Unintentional Conversational Hijacking When engaging with others in conversation, our intention is usually to share ideas, build connections, and understand each other.
However, it's surprisingly easy to fall into the habit of hijacking conversations – dominating discussions, interrupting others, or steering topics away from what truly matters.
This can leave people feeling unheard, dismissed, or belittled.