Sometimes, Brené Brown starts meetings by asking attendees a simple question: How are you feeling, in two words?
The two-word version prompts honest answers and encourages people to see each other as humans first, co-workers second, said Brown.
Common answers include "anxious" and "tired," or someone describing their mentality as "vacation brain," she added.
If someone says they're anxious and overwhelmed during a meeting, for example, Brown said she'll thank them for sharing before moving on to the next person.
Then, after the meeting, she'll inquire about how the person is doing.
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