Leadership Akron serves as a unifying force that connects our community’s leaders to heighten their involvement and, ultimately, their impact. Although each leader’s journey is unique, we’re all moving in the same direction – forward.
Now seeking applicants for the Leadership Akron Community Leadership Institute this Spring! Leadership Akron’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) fuses individual talent with community engagement, emphasizing leadership traits that are valuable in both community and professional settings.
Leadership Akron serves as a unifying force that connects our community’s leaders to heighten their involvement and, ultimately, their impact. Although each leader’s journey is unique, we’re all moving in the same direction – forward.
Leadership Akron is a lifelong journey—one that unfolds in our community. Your experiences with us help you embrace community as a central aspect of being a well-rounded leader. Where are you on your journey?
Develop My Leadership
From the high school junior through early career professional, Leadership Akron has a program for you! This can also encompass more seasoned leaders who are newer to leading outside of their organization.
No two leadership journeys are the same. We invite you to explore our variety of programs designed to hone your leadership skills and connect you even deeper with our community.
Good leaders never stop learning. They continue to learn and make new connections in our vibrant community. We encourage you to consider a Leadership Akron program designed to maximize your leadership talents even well beyond your career.
Dr. Forbes grew up in Brooklyn, New York and often shares his journey from poverty to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, later being recruited to Akron Children's Hospital.
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Now Accepting Applications for the Leadership Akron Community Leadership Institute this Spring
Thursday, February 7, 2019
The Community Leadership Institute combines individual development with community engagement, emphasizing leadership traits that are valuable in both community and professional settings. Apply now!
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Welcome New Board Members, Paul N. Catania and Betsy L.B. Hartschuh
Monday, July 2, 2018
Leadership Akron is excited to welcome new board members, Paul N. Cantania of Oswald Companies, and Betsy Bare Hartschuh of Witschey Witschey & Firestine Co., LPA. We look forward to new ideas, passio…
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Dan Flowers with host Justin Hilton
In this episode of Walk a Mile with Akron Leaders, Dan Flowers, President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, explores the evolution of his leadership philosophies with long-time friend, Ju…
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Akron is a strong community because of its people. Leadership Akron brings together leaders who share a commitment to building our community. Find out how you can get involved in Leadership Akron.
As an Employer
Discover how participation in Leadership Akron programs benefits leaders of all levels in your organization.