Leadership Stark County

Leadership Stark County Leadership Stark County develops a community of engaged leaders committed to positively impact our region!

04/13/2026

The Signature Program begins with moments like these: building connections, gaining perspective and making a lasting impact.

If you’re a business or community leader ready to grow and get more involved in Stark County, this is your next step.

Applications are open for the 40th Class. Apply by April 30:
https://ow.ly/goXJ50YHgo7

04/10/2026

“The people next to you.”💛

A powerful reminder from Professor Lisa Waite to YLA Sophomores during our final program day—Community & Belonging Day at Kent State Stark.

Throughout the day, students explored what it means to build community, embrace their identities, and lead with intention. From our opening “shoebox” reflection activity to sessions with incredible leaders like Dr. Bathi Kasturiarachi, Dr. Leslie Heaphy, and Professor Lisa Waite, students engaged in meaningful conversations centered on growth, leadership, and belonging.

Thank you to our inspiring speakers, partners, and the Kent State Stark team for creating such a meaningful experience.

We are so proud of this group and the leaders they are becoming. We can’t wait to welcome them back next year as juniors to continue their YLA journey.

Send this to your boss 👀Are you an 18–30-year-old young professional in Stark County looking to…• Speak up in meetings w...
04/09/2026

Send this to your boss 👀

Are you an 18–30-year-old young professional in Stark County looking to…

• Speak up in meetings with more confidence
• Turn your ideas into clear, effective communication
• Build meaningful professional relationships
• Navigate workplace expectations with ease
• Show up with confidence, even as you continue learning

This is for you.

Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week soft-skills leadership program designed to help you grow and strengthen the skills that matter most.

👉 Apply: https://shorturl.at/fnmFF

📅 Starts May 4, 2026
🕘 Mondays | 9:00–11:00 AM

Send this to your boss 👀Are you an 18–30-year-old young professional in Stark County looking to…• Speak up in meetings w...
04/08/2026

Send this to your boss 👀

Are you an 18–30-year-old young professional in Stark County looking to…

• Speak up in meetings with more confidence
• Turn your ideas into clear, effective communication
• Build meaningful professional relationships
• Navigate workplace expectations with ease
• Show up with confidence, even as you continue learning

This is for you.

👉 Apply: link in bio

Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week soft-skills leadership program designed to help you grow and strengthen the skills that matter most.

📅 Starts May 4, 2026
🕘 Mondays | 9:00–11:00 AM

Developing early-career talent starts with the fundamentals.Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week, cohort-based soft ski...
04/03/2026

Developing early-career talent starts with the fundamentals.

Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week, cohort-based soft skills leadership program for young professionals ages 18–30, focused on building confidence, strengthening communication, and helping participants show up with intention and represent their organization well.

Each session is practical, interactive, and built for immediate application.

📅 Starts May 4, 2026
🕘 Mondays | 9:00–11:00 AM
👉 Learn more + apply: https://shorturl.at/fnmFF

04/01/2026

If these scenarios feel familiar, we should talk... 👀

Join us on April 17 for our Annual Spring Leadership Conference centered around Cultivating Team Culture. Through keynotes speakers, scenario-based panel discussions and breakout sessions, you'll gain fresh perspectives on how to support and engage your team. Wherever you're at in your career, expect to walk away with ideas you can immediately put into practice.

Save your seat and start building a better team culture: https://ow.ly/E1SK50YBYt2

If you want your early-career employees to show up with confidence, communicate effectively, and represent your organiza...
03/31/2026

If you want your early-career employees to show up with confidence, communicate effectively, and represent your organization well—those skills don’t just happen, they’re developed.

Foundations of Leadership helps build them.

👉 Learn more + register: https://shorturl.at/cnN4s

Leadership Stark County is excited to launch this 6-week program for young professionals (ages 18–30) focused on building confidence, communication, and professional presence.

Participants will gain practical tools to:
• Apply business etiquette & workplace communication best practices
•Lead and contribute effectively in meetings
• Communicate ideas with clarity and professionalism
• Build and maintain strong working relationships—in person and online!
• Navigate workplace expectations and organizational dynamics

Because the truth is—these foundational skills are not really taught, but they make ALL the difference.

📅 Starting May 4, 2026
🕘 Mondays | 9:00–11:00 AM
💲$675 – scholarship opportunities available!

Spots are limited.

03/27/2026

The way your team communicates, hires and leads matters. 🌟

On April 17, spend the day with us exploring how those everyday moments shape culture more than we think. Hear from local experts, have meaningful discussions and leave with actionable takeaways to bring back to your team right away.

Tell your friends and register now before tickets sell out:
https://ow.ly/YKho50YzrJK

Dear fellow alum, This past Friday, and again today, we sent out an email urging YOU to update your contact information....
03/25/2026

Dear fellow alum,
This past Friday, and again today, we sent out an email urging YOU to update your contact information.

Over the years, people change roles, organizations, and email addresses. As a result, some of the contact information in our alumni database is now outdated.

Especially as we begin preparing for something very special: LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY'S 40th YEAR NEXT YEAR! We want to ensure that our database is accurate and up to date.

WE NEED YOU TO DO 2 THINGS:

1. REVIEW THE DOC to see if your Name is in RED or GREEN: (if you went through the Signature Program):
Click Here to Review: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15MvINh-9r4HWM-YrS94BOPDVS6IPUMFZ/edit?gid=1156399886 =1156399886
-Red = Your email has bounced or appears to be outdated on our end.
-Green = Your email is currently going through, but it may still be outdated if you’ve changed roles or organizations, and are no longer accessing the email.

2. UPDATE your Contact Information/Email Preferences -- for all Alumni/Community Members: (it only takes 1 minute!)
Click Here to Update: https://business.cantonchamber.org/ap/Form/Fill/ra5lnuAr
-Even if your name appears in green, we would greatly appreciate you taking a moment to confirm or update your information.
-PLEASE also mark on your updated form if you would like to join a committee to help PLAN our 40th Celebration!

Leadership Stark County has always been about CONNECTION: Connection to community, to new perspectives, and to each other.

As we approach this 40th MILESTONE YEAR, we want to make sure every alum has a seat at the table for what’s ahead.

If anyone from your class is missing, please email me. Also PLEASE SHARE this with your cohort to ensure your class is up to date!

Thank you for helping us keep this incredible network strong.

Something new is coming for young professionals in Stark County. ⭐Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week experience desig...
03/23/2026

Something new is coming for young professionals in Stark County. ⭐

Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week experience designed for young professionals ages 18–30, focused on building the soft skills no one formally teaches—but everyone expects you to have.

From communication and professional presence to networking and presenting with confidence, this program equips early-career professionals with the tools to grow, lead, and show up with intention.

📅 Begins May 4, 2026
🕘 Mondays | 9:00–11:00 AM

More details coming soon.

03/20/2026

Ready for what’s next in your leadership journey? 🌟

Applications are open for the 40th Class of the Leadership Stark County Signature Program. This experience is built for business and community leaders who are ready to grow, build meaningful connections, and gain a deeper understanding of Stark County.

From discovering your strengths to connecting with leaders across our community, the impact goes far beyond the program.

Apply by April 30 or share this with someone who's ready to take the next step.
👉 leadershipstarkcounty.org/course/signature-program/

Leadership starts with curiosity.Yesterday, YLA Juniors spent the day at Kent State University at Stark exploring how as...
03/19/2026

Leadership starts with curiosity.

Yesterday, YLA Juniors spent the day at Kent State University at Stark exploring how asking the right questions—especially in the age of AI—embracing different perspectives, and thinking creatively can lead to better solutions and stronger leaders, while also getting a glimpse into what student life at Kent State Stark looks like.

(And yes… maybe a little karaoke 🎤 and microbiology along the way, too!)

Thank you to our incredible workshop leaders:
Dr. Bathi Kasturiarachchi
Rev. Ryan Johanning
Julie Hild
LaTrese Sanders
Dr. Dinah Qutob

Safe to say… the future is in good hands. 🙌

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Canton, OH
44702

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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