A co-worker has come to you, asking advice about how to approach the supervisor about a raise. How can you respond, utilizing the principles of effective responses?

Answer:

I’d listen and acknowledge that asking for a raise can feel uncomfortable. I might say, “You’d like to ask for a raise, and you’re wondering how to bring it up with your supervisor. What contributions or accomplishments would you want to discuss?” Then I’d ask whether they want help planning what to say, rather than assuming they want advice.