Yes, but…

Ever notice how quickly the phrase, “Yes, but…” can shut down a conversation? You say, “I think that…” or “I’d like us to…” Without a pause, the other person interjects, “Yes, but…,” followed by why your solution won’t work or

How are you, really?

About two years into the pandemic, I attended a meeting with senior leaders in a health care organization to launch a peer support program. We discussed the daily experience of team members who pass colleagues in the hall; everyone generally