Hope isn’t enough.


We know what we’re up against.

Authoritarian leadership. Disinformation. Coordinated white nationalism in action.

And a political landscape where even the “good ones” are too often still playing defense.

In moments like this, hope is necessary. But hope alone?

Hope without planning, without pressure, without power—isn’t enough.

That’s why we built The Ripple Effect Institute.

Because we’ve seen what happens when seasoned leaders have access to strategy that matches their heart.

Inside REI, we help you:

  • Build relational power across silos
  • Navigate burnout with nervous system informed leadership
  • Train others to lead so you’re not the bottleneck
  • Design organizing models that replicate—without replicating harm

This isn’t for dabblers. It’s for leaders who are still standing. Still fighting. And ready to lead like it matters.

If you’ve been holding this question—“How do I lead through all of this?”—REI is your next move.

🌀 Apply now for a free strategy call to learn more. Let’s move from surviving to shaping what comes next.

~ECM and the Ripple Effect Institute team

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