It is all about Communications

Kevin, very good question as it takes almost 89.99% of project manager engagement so here are few tips quickly.
1. Be a good listener
2. Know your audience
3. Focus on key concepts (PIP) approach
4. Don't communicate for the purpose of just communication.
5. watch time use pomodoro technique
6. Allow participation to engage your team
7. Insert little sense of humor but don't humiliate any one be respectful
8. Be comfortable to speak extemporaneously
9. Make notes of the preview or questions
10. At start mention the frame. the main topic that you will be orbiting around
11. Be in control don't allow side talk, set ground rules for example to raise hand if want to ask.
12. communicate with your body language
13. Use power point only whenever necessary
14. Ask or get honest feedback to evaluate your next speech

I agree the key is to listen

Active listening is key - put aside the smartphone, focus on hearing what is being said (and how) rather than preparing your next retort.

And as Riyadh said, solicit feedback and accept it without getting defensive as perception is reality from the communication recipient's perspective.

Kiron

Riyadh, leave some for the rest of us :)

It really starts with listening. Listening is an art that on the surface is easy, but tell me, are you thinking about what you're going to say while you are 'listening'?

https://lonerwolf.com/the-art-of-listening/
https://www.speechmastery.com/art-of-listening.html
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30645.The_Art_of_Listening