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QUALITY THREAD & NOTIONS FOR ALL YOUR MARINE NEEDS
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* Use compassionate language.
Empathetic language makes
employees feel that you're
appreciating what they're saying or
feeling. Don't brush off what the
employee is saying by explaining how
you've experienced the same thing
and were able to get through it. It's
fi ne to share experiences but not
when it invalidates someone else's
problem. You can say things like:
* I can see how difficult this has been.
* I hear what you are saying.
* It's totally natural that you
would feel this way.
* I can hear your concern in your voice.
* It sounds like you did
everything you could.
Ask the right questions
Often, the hardest part of supporting
your employees is starting the
conversation. People may be struggling
with a lot more than you think. But
unless you offer encouragement, they
might not share their feelings with
you. How many times have you asked
someone " How are you? " and the
response back is " Good...how are you? "
But what if someone says he or she
isn't fi ne? What do you say? Start by
asking questions like this:
* I've noticed you've been more quiet
than usual in our meetings. Tell me
more about how work is going for you.
* I've noticed you_______.
How are you feeling?
* I know _______ (acknowledge
something that happened in
the person's life). Anything
you want to talk about?
* Is there anything I can do to help?
Before having this sort of conversation,
consider timing and location. Do you
need to set up a specifi c meeting or
can it be more off the cuff? Which
environment is the right place for
this conversation? Consider fi nding a
private location or going for a walk.
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