Next Level Leaders of Stark County
1/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Description
The Next Level Leaders of Stark County is a membership organization of individuals interested in professional growth in leadership. As a member, individuals can participate in three components of the program: Mentoring, Mastermind Sessions, and Executive Breakfast Conversations.
- Individual membership fee for young professionals: $225 per year
- Limit of members for first year: 50 people
- Limit of members representing a single organization: 3 people
3 Components
Mentoring
Members are matched on a 1:1 ratio with graduates of Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program. Mentor and mentee will meet in person at least quarterly for a minimum of one hour.
Mastermind Sessions
Members may choose two mastermind sessions per year. These small-group discussions promote collaboration, leadership development, and practical problem-solving. Groups are organized by experience level and topic.
Sample topics include:
Level 1:
- Finding your leadership voice
- Communicating effectively
- Office best practices
- Developing your management style
- Navigating difficult conversations
- Managing conflict
- Work–life balance
Level 2:
- Positioning for advancement
- Managing direct reports
- Building team culture
- Internal and external relationship building
- Self-reflection and feedback
- Active listening
Level 3:
- Career next steps
- Hiring and onboarding for culture
- Developing future leaders
- Networking and community engagement
- Fundraising and relationship building
- Data-driven decision-making
Executive Breakfast Conversations
Members may attend four Executive Breakfast Conversations annually. These small-group discussions with local executives offer insight, lessons learned, and leadership perspectives that accelerate young professionals’ growth.
Sessions are held on weekdays from 8:00–9:30 AM. A light breakfast is provided, and the format encourages open dialogue and real conversation.
Executive Breakfast hosts include: Anne Richards, Chris Goff, Joe Schauer, Kyle Stone, Lisa Zellers, Marisa Rohn, Ralph Lee