"The table is the most powerful place on the planet, because it reminds us that we are human."
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Jones, founder of Longer Tables, to explore why modern life has slowly trained us out of real human connection, and how the simple act of sharing a meal can restore what we've lost.
In a culture obsessed with productivity, efficiency, and identity-through-work, the table becomes a quiet form of resistance: a space for presence, story, and belonging.
We discuss:
Why the table is the great equalizer in a performance-driven culture
The power of invitation in creating safety and belonging
Why leadership isn't about titles, authority, or control
This episode is an invitation.
Not to do more, but to show up differently.
To slow down. To set the table.
And to rediscover one another through countless of untimely ideas.
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⏱️ TIME STAMPS
02:30 – The table as the great equalizer
10:00 – Belonging begins with invitation
15:30 – Why Americans struggle to connect
18:50 – Story as the pathway to belonging
38:10 – Artists, storytellers, and hope
47:30 – Leadership as table-setting
52:00 – Why love should be addictive
56:20 – Identity before action
01:00:50 – How to start: set a table
01:03:30 – The invitation forward