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What does it mean?
The crew is described as terrifying or horrible.
In plain terms
We were a terrible crew.
What can you take from it?
Shared trauma or sin can make a group frightening.

Where it applies

  • facing consequences
  • feeling corrupted
  • group dysfunction

Putting it to work

  • team building
  • conflict resolution
  • accountability

Questions to consider

  • Who makes up your crew?
  • Are you hiding your flaws?

Another view

The term is self-deprecating and subjective.

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