What role does listening play in the development and practice of effective intercultural communication?

Compose a discussion board post (target range 200-250 words) responding to the following prompts:
In which of the components of intercultural communication (ICC) mentioned in the M10 reading Culture and Communication (motivation, mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and tolerance for uncertainty) is your competence the strongest? Provide specific evidence supporting your competence in this area.
In which component of ICC could your competence use the most improvement? How might you go about improving your competence in this area?
What role does listening play in the development and practice of effective intercultural communication?