Build a Two-Sentence Reset

A teammate shuts down after repeated interruptions. Reflect the concern, then state the process need as an I-message. Generic respect reminders are too vague; they police tone without restoring voice. The trap is attractive under pressure because it feels efficient, but it leaves the emotional or operational need unresolved. Reflect "Noor, it sounds like you are feeling cut off." This names the immediate experience without blaming Blake's motive. State need "I need us to hear the deployment risk before we decide." The I-message explains why the reset matters to the work. Give behavior "Blake, hold your response for two minutes."…

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