In moments of profound change, leadership asks more of us than authority or expertise. It asks for courage, discernment, and the ability to think beyond inherited systems.
The Hue Leadership Retreat in Boston invites leaders into a three-day immersive experience designed to deepen critical thinking, expand perspective, and strengthen the capacity to lead meaningful change. Set in one of the most historically significant and intellectually vibrant regions in the world, this retreat draws inspiration from Boston’s legacy of revolution, inquiry, and innovation—while engaging the realities of leadership today and the possibilities of what comes next.
The Setting
The retreat is held at MIT Endicott House, a historic executive education center surrounded by gardens and open grounds just outside Boston—an environment intentionally designed for reflection, dialogue, and deep learning.
The Experience
Over three days, participants will engage in facilitated dialogue, reflective practices, and collaborative inquiry that explore:
How history, power, and systems shape the way we lead
What it truly takes to innovate in the face of uncertainty and resistance
How to move beyond fear-based decision-making toward courageous action
What collaborative, inclusive leadership looks like in practice—not theory
The retreat is intentionally small and invitation-based, creating space for deep conversation, trust-building, and meaningful connection among peers.
Who This Retreat Is For
This experience is designed for thoughtful, mission-driven leaders who are navigating complexity and change, including those working in:
Nonprofit and civic leadership
Education, research, and healthcare
Public-sector and community-based initiatives
Social impact and mission-driven organizations
You may hold a formal leadership role—or you may be leading through influence, vision, and responsibility within your organization or community. What matters most is your willingness to reflect, question assumptions, and engage in transformative dialogue.
You Will Gain
Participants leave the Boston retreat with:
Greater clarity around their leadership role within evolving systems
Tools for navigating uncertainty, power dynamics, and complexity
Strengthened critical thinking and courageous decision-making
Practical frameworks for collaboration and innovation
Renewed confidence to lead change aligned with purpose and values
A personalized action plan to apply insights within your organization or community
Why Boston
Boston offers a rare convergence of history and future-thinking—a place where revolutionary ideas once reshaped society and where innovation continues to influence the world.
The retreat environment is intentionally chosen to support both reflection and forward momentum, inviting participants to draw lessons from the past while actively imagining and building what leadership must become.
An Intentional Community
This retreat is limited to a small group to ensure depth, connection, and meaningful engagement. Participation is by invitation or application, allowing us to curate a cohort that can learn with and from one another.
What You’ll Learn
In this three-day retreat, you will deepen your understanding of your leadership, the complexities of team dynamics, and how to lead through them with clarity, courage, and intention.
Your Instructor & Guide
A premier facilitator and organizational development practitioner, Irina guides teams through strategic planning, change, and engagement initiatives. Irina also teaches the art and science of facilitation and facilitative leadership. Born in the USSR, Irina spent the first half of her life in Russia, Crimea, and Ukraine. She moved to the US in 2002 and co-founded the Institute of Cultural Affairs Ukraine (named an “enemy of the state” for her efforts). Irina delivers lively, inspiring experiences for communities and organizations. Irina is also a member of the International Association of Facilitators.