Tables Over Fences

"When You Have More Than You Need, Build A Longer Table Not A Higher Fence" (author unknown).

A blog for middle managers who want to build healthy work cultures and reduce conflict.

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Oct 111 min

Why are white women the "men of women"?

Last month I talked about how economic inequality was structured and leveraged race segregation to divide the working class against each...

Sep 310 min

Is inequality really about social class, not race?

Class has been at the center of the ongoing US Election Year. Not only due to absurdly high inflation but also because of some key...

Aug 612 min

The Universal Language of Ignored Problems: What Your Ex-Boss and Ex-Boyfriend Have in Common

"Why do leaders ignore issues, and then they're shocked when the issues have consequences? Would you treat any other relationship in your...

Jul 26 min

Tips for Navigating Polarization at Work - From Independence Day to Election Day

Growing up, I'd sometimes dress entirely in red, white, and blue, just because. In my small, southern town in rural North Florida,...

Jun 46 min

Unlearning Homophobia, Learning Inclusion: A Leader's Journey Toward a More Equitable Workplace

It's Pride Month, and with that comes a lot of businesses hanging rainbow flags and/or posting them online. Public support is great, but...

May 76 min

How AI Can Help You Be a More Culturally-Competent Leader

"If you walked into an interview with that phone, I wouldn't hire you," a professor told me during my first year at university. "It's an...