Even with a round table, some people always seem able to sit at the head of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even in supposedly equal settings, some people assume superiority or dominance.
- In plain terms
- Some people still act like they are more important at a round table.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out for hidden hierarchies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who assumes the head of the table?
- How do you handle status?
Another view
Assuming everyone wants status may misread others.
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