Picture an upscale steakhouse in a bustling downtown of a mid-size southern city—a swanky joint where every night hundreds of patrons happily pay $50+ for a delicious steak, and $15 for a cocktail. This is “THE Place” to be. It is frequented by business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and those who love the good life (and can afford it). With glowing recommendations from TripAdvisor and from lawyers I know in that city, my wife and I recently dined there during an out of town trip.
When I went to the men’s room, I observed a series of color photos of scantily clad women, drinking alcohol, in seductive poses—below is one such photo. When I described this to my wife, she reported that the women’s room was filled with classic photos of Audrey Hepburn—including the one below. Does this stark (and deliberate) contrast provide any lessons for business executives in the era of #MeToo?
