LEAD BOLDLY.
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY.
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RICHLAND COUNTY.
1983
Anchored by Leadership Unlimited, training leaders ever since
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Programs spanning middle school through the executive level
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Strategic pillars behind every LEADS program
The full range of leadership development
Richland LEADS brings the full portfolio of leadership development programs across Richland County together under a single, unified community brand, spanning youth leadership, workforce development, executive leadership, civic engagement, and community service.
Its mission is to empower people to lead boldly, strengthen community, and shape the future of Richland County. Richland LEADS gives residents, employers, and community partners one clear identity for the leadership and development opportunities available throughout the region.
THE LEADS FRAMEWORK
Every program is built
on five strategic pillars
The shared foundation that carries individuals through every stage of the leadership continuum.
L
Learn
Cultivate knowledge, awareness, and continuous learning by expanding access to leadership programs and events.
E
Engage
Build meaningful connections across sectors while activating participants and alumni as contributors, connectors, and ambassadors.
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Aspire
Inspire leaders to envision and pursue a stronger future for the region through forward-thinking leadership and vision.
D
Develop
Strengthen leadership skills at every career stage, equipping individuals to contribute to the county’s workforce and talent pipeline.
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Serve
Promote service-driven leadership that creates lasting community impact and betters the community.
The leadership continuum
A program for many life stages
From middle-school students to executives, Richland LEADS now serves the county’s full continuum of leadership development.
GRADES 7-8
LeaderRichland
Inspiring 7th- and 8th-grade students to discover career pathways across north central Ohio.
HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMOERS
Young Leaders Institute
Empowering high school sophomores to grow as leaders, explore careers, and get to know Richland County through immersive tours.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 18-35
Engage Richland
Empowering early-career professionals to grow as leaders, engage in their community, and both receive mentoring and mentor youth.
MID-CAREER – SINCE 1983
Leadership Unlimited
The signature program equipping mid-career professionals to respond to adaptive challenges in their workplace and community.
EXECUTIVE
Richland Area Executive Leadership Program
An intensive experience for C-suite and senior leaders ready to elevate culture, sharpen strategy, and lead with purpose.
COMMUNITY & INDUSTRY TOURS
Discover Richland Tours
Giving community members and leaders an inside look at the industries and major projects propelling Richland County forward.
Leadership Unlimited has trained community leaders since 1983, and it’s still at the heart of what we do. But our work has grown beyond a single program. Today, Richland LEADS offers a full continuum of leadership development, from middle school students to executives, and this new name reflects the full scope of what we offer.
Angie Cirone · Executive Director, Richland LEADS
About Richland LEADS
Leadership for the future of Richland County
Richland LEADS is the trade name of the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation, an organization affiliated with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.
Richland LEADS empowers people to lead boldly, strengthen community, and shape the future of Richland County through programs spanning youth leadership, workforce development, executive leadership, civic engagement, and community service.
Ready to Lead boldly?
Connect with Richland LEADS to learn how you or your team can take part in the county’s leadership continuum.