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What if a single phrase could transform your team’s understanding and support for each other on tough days?

Discover how “Hippopotamus Days” can build connection, understanding, and trust - one inside joke at a time.

Building team cohesion isn’t just about big events or trust falls - it’s about the small moments of understanding that bring people together.

In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral and Jessica introduce the concept of “Hippopotamus Days,” a playful, team-created code word that signals when someone’s having an off day but still wants to be present.

Learn how developing a shared language and group norms can foster empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and make your team stronger - even on the toughest days. Tune in for practical steps to create your own team phrase and see how humor and honesty can become powerful tools for connection.