Civic DNA Project Shares Findings

The Signature and Emerging Leaders Class of 2020 worked on a class project to discover Medina County’s Civic DNA to find out what makes Medina County a great place to live, work, and play. They based their project on research done by Leadership Denver. Read about Leadership Denver’s project here. Over two years both classes…

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Emerging Leaders Announces Class of 2020

Leadership Medina County is proud to announce the Emerging Leaders Class of 2020, our 8th class of aspiring leaders.  The new class kicked off their opening retreat on September 12 at the Medina County Career Center (MCCC) where they heard from class of 2012 Signature graduate, Leadership Medina County Board Vice-President, and Superintendent of the…

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Congratulations to the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019

On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Leadership Medina County added 26 new Emerging Leaders to their already over 100 alumni from the program. Suzie Muniak, Brunswick Branch Manager for the Medina County District Library provided inspirational words of determination and perseverance as the speaker for the event.  Congratulations to the EL Class of 2019 there are…

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Being Diverse and Speaking Out

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to hear from Denise Testa, Director of The University of Akron, Medina County University Center about George Washington and Servant Leadership, think about personal bias and the importance of diversity from Susan Vlcek, Retired Junior Leadership Medina County Director and how to best make a delivery from Vicky Nann,…

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Finding your Voice

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to hear how RPM International came to be from Diana Riley, Manager of Community Affairs and Corporate Events for RPM, be inspired to find their passion from Seth Kujat, Vice President, Community Impact for United Way of Summit County, make an impression from Cathy Posner of Transitional Consulting and Coaching…

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Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to experience first hand that “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose is to give it away” — William Shakespeare, as they participated as group leaders in the United Way of Medina County E4 Youth Summit and Volunteer Experience. Click here for photos from the two…

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You’ll Grow Most Where You are Already Strong

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders got to question “What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them” Donald O. Clifton, as they learned and explored their strength results facilitated by Lucy Sondles ’94 Click here for more photos from the day taken by…

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Leadership Means Facing Challenges Head On

Leadership Medina County Emerging Leaders learned that “fear is only temporary but regrets last forever” as they overcame the Challenge Course at the Medina County Career Center at their Opening Retreat. Click here for photos from the day taken by Valerie Rapp ’03  

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Meet the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019

I am excited to announce the Emerging Leaders Class of 2019! Thank you to everyone who referred one of these great leaders to the program. Emily Beck, RE/MAX Oasis Dream Homes Kaitlin Booth, Medina County District Library Kari Deeks, Westfield Bank Eric Dougherty, Westfield Bank Mike Francescangeli, Sandridge Food Corporation Gretchen Heiskell Darrell, Almost Heaven…

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