Core Ideas Archives

Permission to Disrupt with Ensemble Leadership

Permission to Disrupt with Ensemble Leadership Written by Amelia Terrapin  July 6, 2022  Core Ideas | Ensembles | Purpose In my experience, one of the defining characteristics of an ensemble leader is that they are not seeking approval to implement new ideas, they...

Unleash a Culture of Flowing Feedback

Unleash a Culture of Flowing Feedback Written by Amelia Terrapin  February 25, 2022  Core Ideas | Ensembles | Purpose Over the past few months, I’ve heard so many stories like these… “I cared about the work we were doing, but I also care about my own...

Spread Out Like Polka Dots

Spread Out Like Polka Dots Written by Amelia Terrapin  August 27, 2021  Movement | Purpose “Let’s spread out in the space like polka dots.” I’ve said those words hundreds of times to thousands of people in a wide variety of settings: corporate retreats, lecture...

3 Traits of Ensemble Whisperers

3 Traits of Ensemble Whisperers Written by Amelia Terrapin  July 23, 2021  Core Ideas | Ensembles | Systems Change When I talk about ensembles, here’s what I mean: an ensemble is a group that co-creates the emergent future together inspired by their shared...