"Every conference I had spoken at or attended had a “green room," a concept that comes from the entertainment industry. A green room is a lounge for actors and performers to relax in before they go onstage to perform. They are safe hideouts for the stars to be alone or among the other stars. When Brad and I began thinking about the ethos and atmosphere of our conference, we wanted to eliminate any hint of hierarchy. We informed each guy and gal that would be speaking at the conference about our “living rooms." These are hangout spots set up in the open common area of the conference venue. They have couches and club chairs for the speakers to hang out with all the conference attendees. It sets the tone for what we believe about leadership—that none of us are leaders. It isjust that at times we lead. So when a speaker is on the platform doing his or her talk, he or she is leading; when a speaker is finished with the talk, he or she is among the body. The person is thus not a leader but a fellow servant.” (Lance Ford. UnLeader: Reimagining Leadership and Why We Must)
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