If there's one thing our group is too small to endure, it's sexual tension
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In tight groups, sexual tension can become a disruptive force that the group cannot withstand.
- In plain terms
- Small groups cannot handle sexual tension well.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage interpersonal attraction to maintain group cohesion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does tension affect your team?
- What boundaries do you need?
Another view
Some groups may handle tension better than others depending on maturity.
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