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What does it mean?
Confusion about whether safety or agreement has been established.
In plain terms
He is checking if everyone feels safe and together.
What can you take from it?
Verify shared understanding regularly.

Where it applies

  • group decision making
  • safe spaces

Putting it to work

  • check in with others
  • clarify expectations

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when a safe space exists?

Another view

Metaphors can lead to unclear communication.

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