LEADER LUNCH BREAK ARCHIVE

The rules of leadership haven’t changed. How leaders operate is changing fast. Get an inside look at how leadership and decision-making is evolving, where human judgment matters most, and what organizations are getting right and wrong as they adapt.

The Cleveland International Film Festival recently marked its 50th anniversary, capping five decades of bringing global cinema to Northeast Ohio. Hear about the festival’s milestone year, its role in the city and the direction taking shape for its next chapter.

Cleveland’s “A Home for Every Neighbor” initiative brings together multiple City departments and a network of nonprofit partners to move unsheltered residents directly off the street and into stable housing in as little as 30 days. The result: 154 neighbors housed across 47 sites — roughly 70% of them chronically homeless — hitting an 18-month goal well ahead of schedule. Hear how the program was designed, what’s driving its early success, and what’s next.

One Cleveland is a citywide civic pride campaign that will celebrate the people, stories, and values that make Cleveland special. Coordinated by Cleveland Public Library, One Cleveland is already gaining momentum with partners spanning arts, culture, sports, and civic life, from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Guardians to the Rock Hall and the Cleveland Leadership Center. Go behind the campaign to hear what it takes to rally an entire city around a shared sense of pride and purpose.

As the newly appointed Board Chair of COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) and Founder and President of Rust Belt Recruiting, Taylor Evans brings a dual perspective to the state of small business in Greater Cleveland.  As a small business owner himself, he knows firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground up. As Board Chair, he is focused on COSE’s HEART (Health, Education, Advocacy, Relationships, and Talent) strategy to ensure small businesses are set up for success. Hear his candid perspective on what small businesses in our region need most, the opportunities ahead, and how civic engagement and entrepreneurship intersect in Greater Cleveland.

Get the latest from the Cleveland Talent Alliance, a regional consortium dedicated to talent attraction and retention in Greater Cleveland, on their impact. Hear about the Alliance’s growing work in higher education, including efforts to engage college students and interns right here in Cleveland this summer.