"one table at a time": What does it mean?
Hi every one,
I'm reading John Maxwell's new book on leadership, "Change Your World".
He's titled the sixed chapter of his book "Transformation happens one table at a time". I don't figure out what it means.
Here's the first paragraph of that chapter:
Because we’ve always wanted to make a difference, Rob and
I have worked to help people for most of our lives. Through
the years, I’ve approached that goal in many different ways.
I’ve counseled people one-on-one. I’ve taught. I’ve created
staff training programs. I’ve hosted conferences and seminars.
I’ve spoken at large events. I’ve built organizations. I’ve
written books. I’ve created resources on paper, audiotape,
videotape, DVD, and internet platforms. After more than fifty
years, I’ve come to a conclusion: transformation happens one
table at a time.
Top answer
Business executives sit around a table in meetings. The writer has employed metonymy, using the word "table" to mean "the people at a meeting" the way "the press" means "reporters" and "the White House" means "the executive branch of the US federal government".
- Business executives sit around a table in meetings.
- The writer has employed metonymy, using the word "table" to mean "the people at a meeting" the way "the press" means "reporters" and "the White House" means "the executive branch of the US federal government".
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Business executives sit around a table in meetings. The writer has employed metonymy, using the word "table" to mean "the people at a meeting" the way "the press" means "reporters" and "the White House" means "the executive branch of the US federal government".
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