Episode 17: Everyone You Meet is Fighting A Battle You Know Nothing About

(Record 5-12-25)As we know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we also know, so many of our colleagues, friends and family members meaningfully struggle with mental health concerns every single day, regardless of the month. ❓ What can we do? 🤔 Robin Williams once said, "Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." And, while we all know this statement to be true, far too many of us keep this understanding buried in the back of our brains, under a lot of far less important information. Move that fundamental truism up front. Lead with that understanding. Lead with empathy. Lead with the kindness to which Williams referred. ❤️ In today's episode, I identify possible warning signs⚠️of someone dealing mental health issues. I further address tangible steps we as leaders, as co-workers, and as friends we all can take to help.I hope you will listen. I hope you will share. I hope you will be kind. Always. Duane Morris LLP Duane Morris Institute______________________________________________________Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Michael is a nationally-recognized thought leader on workplace culture and human resources issues. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country and regularly conducts more than 200 trainings each year.Michael Cohen (215) [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelscohen12https://www.duanemorris.com/attorneys/michaelscohen.htmlPronouns: he/him