The Cleveland Leadership Center

Last week, recently retired CLC President & CEO Marianne Crosley, received the Association of Leadership Programs' (ALP) esteemed Lifetime Legacy Award.

The award is ALP’s highest honor which celebrates individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to advancing community leadership and civic engagement. Marianne was recognized for her innovative contributions and unwavering dedication that have set a high standard for excellence in the field.
https://alpleaders.org/news_manager.php?page=36830

Cleveland Department of Public Health has been ramping up their to***co cessation programming. Join Dr. David Margolius this Wednesday at noon to hear about their campaign and the new services and programs they’re offering to help Clevelanders quit.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-dr-david-margolius-2/

Spark’s second round of breakouts features can’t miss sessions on:
* Community building for social impact with Joyce Pan Huang (City of Cleveland) and Allison Lukacsy-Love (Greater Cleveland Partnership)
* Inclusivity & elevating community voices with Patrice Blakemore (Greater Cleveland Partnership)
* Creativity & innovation (Sponsored by PRADCO) with Karla Wludyga (PRADCO)
https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/spark/

Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute turns 10! Join Founder & CEO, Brandon Chrostowski Wednesday at noon as he looks back on a decade of success and lessons learned in giving formerly incarcerated adults a second chance at life, as well looking forward with their new Accelerator.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-brandon-chrostowski/

If you missed any of the July Leader Lunch Breaks, you missed out on some great leadership lessons and happenings across Northeast Ohio. The sessions with Pat LoPresti of First Tee - Cleveland, Marianne Crosley in her last week at the helm of CLC, Yolanda Armstrong of The Friendly Inn Settlement, and Laurel Domanski Diaz Cuyahoga County are all on demand at: https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/the-way-forward-workshop-archive/

August’s list of IDEA resources is all about implicit bias – what it is, how it affects us personally, interpersonally, organizationally, and as a society, and what you can do to unlearn and overcome them.
https://www.cleveleads.org/monthly-list-of-idea-resources-august-2024/

This spring, Cuyahoga County announced the creation of a new Justice and Health Equity Officer position. Join Laurel Domanski Diaz, just a few months into this new role to hear how they are addressing justice and healthcare services access disparities.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-laurel-domanski-diaz/

Learn from those who are leveraging unique approaches to improve our community and gain practical takeaways that you can use in your own work at Spark. The first round of breakout sessions include:

Teaming up for peak performance
Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers & Paul Matsen, Cleveland Clinic

Leading with authenticity
George Sample of Blue Streak Consultants

Civic dialogue in the social media era
Denise Polverine, Cleveland Magazine

Early bird pricing ends in exactly one week. Don’t pay extra because you waited too long – get your tickets now!
https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/spark/

Advanced Leadership Institute brings individuals across three generations together to learn about five core social issues and collectively leverage the power of advocacy to address them.

Applications for the Class of 2025 close in eight days - apply today!
https://www.cleveleads.org/key-programs/advanced-leadership-institute/

This Wednesday at noon, join Yolanda Armstrong, President & CEO of The Friendly Inn Settlement, to hear how they are celebrating 150 years of helping people how are facing life challenges, and their plans for the future.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-yolanda-armstrong/

📢 Carey Jaros, President & CEO of GOJO Industries, Inc. (PURELL) will be the Spark 2024 opening keynote. Jaros, who stepped into the lead role at GOJO on January 1, 2020 will discuss resilient leadership.

Early-bird pricing ends in two weeks - get your tickets today!
https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/spark/

Join us this Wednesday for a VERY SPECIAL Leader Lunch Break with Marianne Crosley who finishes her 14+-year tenure leading CLC this Friday. Hear her key takeaways about leadership in the region, how leadership is positioned to carry us forward, and her advice for current and future leaders.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-marianne-crosley/

Invest in yourself, your team, and your organization. Spend a half day at Spark to learn how leadership has changed in recent years and transform the way you work and lead. Get your tickets today – early bird ends on July 31!
https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/spark/

Thank you to event sponsor Marcum LLP and to workshop sponsors Cuyahoga Community College and PRADCO for helping to make Spark possible!

For the fourth year in a row, The Missing Link, COPE Inc (Accelerate 2021 Finalist) is kicking off the academic year for children in Cuyahoga County with its Back to School mental health awareness event, COPE Weekend, August 2nd and 3rd. The focus this year is digital detoxing as a family.

As always, this is a free community event for Cuyahoga County youth grades K-12th. Participants will receive a free Coping Box and connect with BIPOC-led counseling service providers and youth mentoring programs.

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjEwNjk4

Are you passionate about advancing equity and social change? Join the 2025 Advanced Leadership Institute cohort and dive into the complex issues of housing, education, health, public safety, and workforce development. Apply by 7/31!
https://www.cleveleads.org/key-programs/advanced-leadership-institute/

Please help us extend a very warm welcome to our newest Board of Trustees members
• Rob Falls, Falls & Co.
• Kelly Hancock, Cleveland Clinic
• Chris Keim, Frantz Ward LLP
• Elizabeth Newman, CBIZ, Inc.
• Laura Passerallo, Fifth Third Bank
• Michele Schrock, Huntington National Bank

Learn more at:

CLC elects new Board members - Cleveland Leadership Center Marianne Crosley passes baton to new President and CEO The Cleveland Leadership Center Board of Trustees elected six new members and welcomed its new President and CEO at the CLC...

This Wednesday at noon, join Pat LoPresti of First Tee - Cleveland to hear how they are helping kids be the best version of themselves through golf. Learn about their new 12,000 sq ft activity center, the impact they’ve had, and what’s teed up for the future.
https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-pat-lopresti/

Join the Cleveland Foundation in celebrating Cleveland's 20+ Years of Investing in Future Leaders at their Powering Transformative Leadership annual meeting. Keynote Lecturer Valerie Jarrett, Chief Executive Officer of The Barack Obama Foundation will discuss inspiring the next generation of leaders in a moderated conversation with CNN’s Victor Blackwell.
4:00-5:30 p.m. (Reception following)
Thursday July 18
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Reserve your free tickets at: www.clevelandfoundation.org/annualmeeting

Need a little holiday break reading? Check out the July list of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access resources.
https://www.cleveleads.org/monthly-list-of-idea-resources-july-2024

Join CLC Board Member Dr. Ethan Karp (LC2 2018, LC 2017), MAGNET President & CEO, for a The City Club of Cleveland forum on The Demise of Manufacturing (and other myths busted) on July 19.

The Demise of Manufacturing (and other myths busted) | The City Club of Cleveland | July 19, 2024 After a rollercoaster few years defined by a global pandemic, war, supply chain chaos, and a technology arms race, many people are left asking,

Spark: Grit to Great is where leaders take their teams and their organizations to the next level. Tickets are going fast – don’t wait to get yours, especially if your organization is sending multiple people. Check this one off the list before the July 4th holiday – register today!
https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/spark/

Thanks to event sponsor Marcum LLP and workshops supporters Cuyahoga Community College and PRADCO for making Spark possible.

Did you miss one of this month's Leader Lunch Breaks? We had Dr. Ken Schneck of The Buckeye Flame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Greg Harris, Marsha Mockabee of Urban League of Greater Cleveland and the West Side Market's Rosemary Mudry.

You can watch them all on demand at: https://www.cleveleads.org/clc-events/the-way-forward-workshop-archive/

Advanced Leadership Institute brings together three generations of leaders to learn about and tackle five pressing social issues by providing participants with the space, skills, and connections to elevate these issues and transform our community.

Applications are open today for the Class of 2025!
https://www.cleveleads.org/key-programs/advanced-leadership-institute/