Just being forward can come off as being an asshole.
Just having empathy might not help another person overcome their challenge. (Certainly it helps them de-stress and find comfort in a bit of familiar, but empathy isn’t advice, it’s not actionable once it’s received, it’s not a fix.)
Combine the two, however, and you have a meaningful set of building blocks for the other.
Forwardness, candor and honesty combined with empathy, vulnerability and care is the best way to help someone.
Stay Positive & There’s The Equation To Lending A Hand
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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