Field notes for leaders
Guides for the ordinary, consequential work around an American Mah Jongg table.
The first five minutes set the temperature
A welcome that gets people seated, informed, and comfortable without a speech.
Read it →Teach wellTeach the table before you teach the card
A first lesson works better when the learner knows where to put her bag, who will answer questions, and what she may safely ignore.
Read it →OrganizePut a second name beside every task
A durable group does not depend on one heroic host remembering the card, snacks, calendar, and late cancellations.
Read it →Lead a tableA correction can preserve momentum
What to say after a missed call without turning the moment into a public performance.
Read it →OrganizeBuild an event welcome desk before the room fills
A small arrival station helps guests find a table, ask a question, and understand the day.
Read it →Teach wellGive the learner one table job
A newcomer can sort, mark the wall, or watch a Charleston before she is ready for a whole hand.
Read it →Lead a tablePass the clipboard before you need a break
A simple handoff makes a group safer than waiting for the organizer to burn out.
Read it →OrganizeThe club committee that fits in one text thread
A committee can be small, specific, and temporary; it does not need to become a boardroom.
Read it →Teach wellFollow up after the first lesson
The most useful message after a beginner night answers what happens next.
Read it →ProfilesHow Queens publishes profiles
Until we have permissioned interviews or verified reporting, this desk stays honest about what it does not know.
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