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By Anslem Samuel | Published April 18, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 414 pixels

YOU HAVE TO BE A GOOD LISTENER While most people’s first instinct would be to ignore someone that’s diverting their attention away from a task, Lil Jon actually suggests doing the opposite. “I’ve dealt with a lot of crazy and special kind of artists and people with attitudes,” he says. “You just got to listen to them.” The thought is that they’ll return the favor when you politely explain that whatever it is they are doing or saying is taking away from your productivity. The last thing you want to do is to come off rude or dismissive, which can exacerbate a situation can be easily resolved. Communication is key, especially with people you have to see five days out of the week.

YOU HAVE TO BE A GOOD LISTENER While most people’s first instinct would be…

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