In the first of a new "Short Journey On My Mind" series, Dave Verhaagen, Kevin Dixon and Sam Barnhart explore the best ways to approach conversations at difficult times. Instead of offering platitudes, how can we help people by listening, asking better questions and just being present for them?

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