# What to do when someone is obviously feeling bad #permanentnote ## Source - [[Simon Sinek TED interview 2021]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - live a great life]] - [[topic - leading and managing]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] - [[how to build trust]] - [[how to build a team]] - [[how to do one to one]] - [[how to be a better leader]] - [[how to be a better father]] - [[how to be a better communicator]] - [[how to have a long-term relationship]] ## Relevant notes - [[zt - giving an A]] - [[zt - be proactive]] - [[zt - let them lead]], by asking you are giving the initiative to the other person. This implies also being ready for the agenda ([[zt - POMO]]) to change and [[zt - do the next right thing]]. - [[zt - auto-healing team]] - [[zt - communication techniques]] - [[zt - give space to the individual]] - [[zt - management and leadership]] - [[zt - feedback is always welcome]] - [[zt - candour is a powerful word]] - [[zt - everyone wants to feel secure]] - [[zt - everyone craves understanding]] - [[zt - we see based on our narrative]] and getting the answer can change the narrative ## Notes This can happen in face-to-face meetings as well as in conf-calls Instead of asking a question like "how are you?" --- that can be answered by *fine*. Use *Something is wrong, I want to help*