LEAD Institute

By Gabby Pagura
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May 27, 2025
On May 1st, the LEAD Institute Class of 2025, proudly known as Need 2 LEAD, gathered at the picturesque RPM Lodge for a day that was equal parts reflection, celebration, and preparation. Their Closing Retreat, generously sponsored by RPM, served as a meaningful capstone to a year defined by growth, connection, and leadership. The morning…
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By Gabby Pagura
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April 24, 2025
The LEAD Institute Class of 2025 gathered at Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall for a jam-packed day of leadership growth, skill-building, and meaningful connections. We kicked off the morning with a warm welcome and housekeeping items before diving into conflict resolution and negotiation, expertly led by our friend Kathy Sullivan with Talent Principles. Her session…
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By Gabby Pagura
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April 17, 2025
Thank you to Tom Stugmyer at Wadsworth Radio for having LMC back – this time with LEAD Institute Graduate David Yaniga LEAD ’24! Jennifer and Dave dug deeper into what happens during your 9 months as a student in the LEAD class, tells us why he calls the program a “game changer for our community”…
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By Gabby Pagura
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March 27, 2025
This month, the LEAD Institute Class gathered at Cornerstone Chapel’s beautiful Next Gen Room for an energizing and insightful session on The Five Behaviors of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. Led by returning trainers and valued friends of the program, Judy Bodenhamer and Perry Recchio, participants explored the core elements of high-performing teams: Trust, Conflict,…
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By Gabby Pagura
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February 24, 2025
The LEAD Institute Class of 2025 had an engaging and thought-provoking February class day, filled with problem-solving challenges, insightful discussions, and valuable leadership lessons. Hosted at Cornerstone Chapel and fueled by a delicious meal from Jodi at Eclectic Edibles, the day was a perfect blend of mental stimulation and self-reflection. Cracking the Code with Dr.…
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By Gabby Pagura
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September 28, 2023
For Immediate Release Contact Terri M. Greene, M.Ed. Director, Leadership Development Leadership Medina County 6300 Technology Lane #204 Medina, Ohio 44256 (216) 346-0312 Medina County, Ohio – Leadership Medina County’s LEAD (Leadership Exploration And Development) Institute program is proud to announce the Class of 2024. The program begins in September and ends in…
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By Executive Director
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May 9, 2023
The Leadership Medina County Signature Class, the “Grateful Givers,” and LEAD Institute finished a nine-month leadership program. The classes, consisting of 64 community members from various backgrounds, took part in the program with the objective of learning about the community, enhancing their leadership skills, and utilizing these skills to benefit their communities, employers, and businesses.…
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By Executive Director
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December 1, 2022
At Leadership Medina County's LEAD Institute, you'll understand your strengths and learn how to use them in combination with each other and as part of a larger framework for success. You will also develop strategies for applying strengths in order to achieve your goals, such as leveraging strengths to overcome weaknesses or developing strengths that you haven’t yet fully explored.
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