Relationship Reset: Fix It Before Five — Game Guide
Tension doesn’t fix itself—people do. This quick game turns today’s lesson into reps: address conflict early, directly, and kindly.
How to play: You upset 5 people. For each scenario, choose the best reset. You’ve got 25 seconds each. Green wins the moment; yellow is awkward; red makes it worse.
Why it matters: Silence feels safe but steals trust. A clean reset—naming the moment, your intent, and inviting a fix—restores the relationship and the work.
Relationship Reset: Fix It Before Five
Fix 5 relationships before the day ends.
Fixed
0 / 5
Time
25s
Day’s Over — How’d You Do?
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Chapter Highlights — Tension Without Toxicity
Chapter Phrase
“Disagree cleanly, not quietly.”
Why this matters
Silence feels safe in the moment — but it steals trust one shift at a time. A short, kind reset protects relationships, work quality, and your reputation.
The 3-Sentence Reset (copy + use)
1) Fact: “Hey, yesterday in the meeting we stepped on each other’s points.”
2) Intent: “I value working with you and want us in sync.”
3) Invite: “Can we reset how we pass the mic next time?”
2) Intent: “I value working with you and want us in sync.”
3) Invite: “Can we reset how we pass the mic next time?”
Tip (Simon Sinek style): “This is a little awkward for me, but I care about how we work together.”
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Do
- Help first, talk second (small act opens hearts).
- Own impact, not just intent.
- Keep it short, private, and forward-focused.
Don’t
- Wait and hope it “blows over.”
- Blame, defend, or perform the apology.
- Make it about winning — make it about the work.
This week’s mini-challenge
Pick one small tension. Use the 3-Sentence Reset within 24 hours. Then post your one-line takeaway in the community: what changed?