'Wonder' is such a powerful word in this context because it invites someone into a conversation without passing judgement on the thing you're wondering about! - Jessica Donahue, PHR - Medium

’re quieter lat… “I’m wondering” formula. For example, you could say, “I’ve noticed that you’re quieter lately; I’m wondering if you’re stressed?”

A Better Way to Check in Than ‘How Are You’

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Nov 24, 2020

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'Wonder' is such a powerful word in this context because it invites someone into a conversation without passing judgement on the thing you're wondering about!

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