7. Ask questions.

Go one step further and truly take an interest in what they are talking about. Ask thoughtful questions that draw them out and focus conversation on them.

8. Connect with individuals.

You can speak to, present to, teach, or train large groups, but you can only really connect with individuals in that group. Emphasize this aspect of your communication and build those one-on-one connections.

9. Be willing to compromise.

Meeting new people or working with new people invariably means running into positions, opinions, and practices you don't agree with. If you want to build relationship, expect to compromise from time to time.

10. Treat others as you'd like to be treated.

Just to start. As you get to know each other work hard to treat them like they want to be treated (which may be very different way, indeed).

4. Do nothing

Better yet, take #3 even further. Do less than less.... do nothing! Plan "nothing days". These are days when you have absolutely nothing that must be done -- days when anything you choose to do is right thing to do.

5. Do one thing at a time

If you can't bring yourself to doing less (or nothing), then slow down by simply doing one thing at a time. You'll focus more on each task you do (and you'll probably complete it faster, too).

6. Do things now

Not everything, just stuff that really must be done today. Pay your bills when they arrive, not day they're due. Take out trash when trash is full, not just on day garbage truck comes by.

7. Do something for someone else

Spend an hour each week helping your favorite charity . You'll quickly see how valuable time really is and you'll feel great by focusing on helping others.