The table of tomorrow can serve the fire in our bellies and keep us satiated, feeling heard, and moving forward. We can give people permission to take up more space - to speak louder and share ideas that have never been heard at the table before. There's an opportunity to rewrite our definition of table manners and build new codes of conduct that invite other women, people of color, and marginalized voices to the new table. To reflect on the table of tomorrow, and inspire new objectives, visions, and processes that serve our organizations well into the future. We have a responsibility to flip the table and make it our own. As more of us gain leadership positions by becoming managers and executives, we inherit old tables with antiquated systems, exclusive memberships, and unclear visions. Related: 16 Businesswomen Who Can Be Counted On to Provide Their Own Seat at the Table What's the value of our contribution? How are we reflecting the fire in our bellies and sharing powerful ideas with others?Īs we rethink a seat at the table, we become more intentional about what that looks like, what's consumed there, and who we share that time with. In order for us to effectively advocate for ourselves, we have to understand what we are bringing to the table.
We should ask ourselves: How do we nourish ourselves in this space? What are we hungry for at this table? What are we doing to feed that hunger so we're satisfied at the end? How many people are hungry for the same thing but also don't have a seat at the table?Įveryone wants a seat at the dinner table but can't explain what they're craving or what's on the menu. The dinner table is where hunger is satiated and the fire in our bellies is ignited. The dinner table is a good analogy for a place where we're relaxed and ready to give and receive. Too many women entrepreneurs are sitting at tables that don't serve their purpose or don't discuss the issues that matter the most to them.Īs we find our seats at the table of tomorrow, we should come hungry to feed the fire in our bellies. Related: Black Women in Leadership: Strategies for ProgressĪs we think about our "why" and "what" when it comes to a seat at the table, we should also think about what would feed and nourish our spirits when we are there. She said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." Shirley is telling us to be intentional about our presence, to make a seat for ourselves when one isn't offered, and take an active role in shaping the table of tomorrow. One of my favorite quotes is from Shirley Chilsom, the first African American woman in Congress. The table of tomorrow is one we as women and women of color will have to flip and create ourselves. When we think about a seat at the table, we don't often reflect on the "why." Why do you want to be at this table? What are you hoping to accomplish? What do you hope will be discussed? How do we advocate for ourselves when we haven't been invited? What will the table of tomorrow look like in order to meet your "why?" What does it mean for us to have a seat at the table of tomorrow? What is our role when we're there? Imagine the table of tomorrow through your lens. The color of the wood, the chairs, who sits at it, what's discussed, and how it operates are all under your control. We can punish for harassing our users but only if enough evidence of harassment is provided.Imagine you made it to the table and now it's yours to recreate. We only enforce rules broken on this website, the chats or any website linking to this rule page. This is too much for us to verify and easy to impersonate. More to follow -someday- Side Note: We do not police what you do outside of Pomf or its connected services. Do not show Real life gore/murders on stream, this means don't show dead people, nor stream self-harm. If we finds out that a person is underage they will be banned.ģ. You need to be at least 18 to stream/view content on this website. Breaking this rule will get you permabanned or single warning depending on the content.Ģ. Don't stream or post children in a barely dressed, provocative or sexy manner if you are not sure if we allow certain content please check with the staff ( list).
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