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Sometimes, without a clear reason, sadness just shows up. There's no specific cause, no recent argument or obvious painful event, yet there it is: a feeling of emptiness, the urge to cry, or deep ...

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A conversation with Michigan Ross’s Lindy Greer and Christina Bradley on handling uncomfortable situations. Many managers don’t know what to say when a team member appears angry, frustrated, or sad.