"Come on, man, read the room..."

We've all heard some variation of that phrase at some point in time. It typically means someone assessed a situation incorrectly before behaving and then the disconnect was palpably felt by the others in the group.

But, I have noticed that, when asked, most people they would say they DO have the ability to read a room correctly.

My question is - is that really true? Can people accurately interpret the energy, behaviors, undertones, and body language in a sociological manner?

I bring in my friend Mebra and we talk a bit about what is required to hone in on this skill (curiosity, self awareness, and a bit of humility) and what it feels like to be read by someone (depends on who is doing the reading, doesn't it?)

Ultimately, it is important to tap into this ability, but what you DO with that information is far more valuable.

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