Toxic leadership in a community newsroom

Last Sunday at Mojo Market I saw someone who reminded me of a former editor I once reported to. My face reacted before my mind could catch up – a visceral response due to unresolved workplace trauma. I tensed up, anger rising instantly. What is she doing here? Should I tell her to Ts__? The…

Bias on the dance floor

Not to be mistaken for “Murder on the Dance Floor” – in fact, it’s quite the opposite of that Sophie Ellis-Bextor hit. Instead of slaying the dance floor with someone, some just simply avoid someone altogether. Here’s the thing: you, me, we all have our prejudices. Whether it’s about someone’s dance ability, height, “academy” affiliation,…