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Today's leaders need to manage costs, diversify funding, adapt to change and support innovation in uncertain economic

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Leaders need to focus on increasing protections and resources for vulnerable people in their communities while emphasizing intersectionality.

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The ability to pivot and adapt is crucial in today's landscape.

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One of the most important qualities of leadership empathy

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Trust that we are leading to the best of our abilities given today’s circumstances and flexibility to pivot in uncertain times.

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We can redesign our notions for what elevates our quality of life, from leveraging our natural and cultural resources to using technology to reduce waste and promote cooperative/fractional use of other assets.

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With the state of the country as it is right now, we need leaders who are not only able to work from a place of strength but those who lead with compassion, being willing to honor and acknowledge our shared humanity.

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Willingness to truly and authentically collaborate/lay down agendas and power

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Willingness to truly and authentically collaborate/lay down agendas and power

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Grace for all those they work with, understanding that many aspects of the world are tumultuous right now and it can be hard to even show up as your most authentic self.

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because lasting progress comes from listening, collaborating, and earning trust across our diverse communities.

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Today's leaders must be willing to step outside of the mold, to draw on wisdom from the past and use it to forge relevant paths that fully address the challenges of today. Tweaking flawed processes is useless.

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Today's leaders need rest. To stay strong and focused we must recharge our minds, bodies and spirits. You cannot pour from an empty vessel. These leaders are people first, and if we lean too heavily for too long, they will break.

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Because we are in a time of uncertainty, I believe empathy is the quality of most need by Cleveland leaders.  We are experiencing a time of uncertainty like we’ve never before witnessed.   I believe today’s leaders are challenged with understanding and acknowledging the experiences and struggles of our communities, and a better understanding could foster deeper trust and connection.  When leaders are empathetic, they can be better equipped to listen to the concerns of  the people, recognizing the diverse needs within the city, and drive initiatives that genuinely support and uplift the community. This focus on empathy can guide policy decisions, enhance collaboration with stakeholders, and ultimately create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all Cuyahoga County residents.

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Transparency and truth.

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Show up as yourself and encourage others to do the same!

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Think creatively. Be bold. Gather partners.

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It’s important now more than ever to stand up for what’s right. To stand up to this administration and defend your staff and customers. To keep working towards equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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We need to normalize being vulnerable. We are all humans, make mistakes, and run into issues. Acknowledging this helps us overcome those obstacles together and move forward to a greater future.

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A good leader is someone who can balance vision with action—understanding the diverse needs of a fast-growing, multicultural population while fostering collaboration, sustainability, and innovation to create opportunities for all residents.

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Cleveland leaders need the strength of character to lean into hard conversations with grace and curiosity.

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Cleveland leaders need to believe in the younger generation and make space for new ideas and leaders at the table and in the conversation

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Leadership (to me) is about effecting change and acting with urgency. Elvis said it best: “A little less conversation and a little more action, please.”

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And use challenges as learning opportunities and not punitive.

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The qualities and traits Cleveland Leadership needs are the audacity to hope, a willingness to connect and collaborate through diverse group of individuals with various backgrounds and interests for an interdisciplinary rebuilding and rebranding of the city. Consideration and willingness to identify and eliminate biases that exist while creating and environment an atmosphere that inspires, empowers and supports efforts grass top and grassroots that meets our community needs.

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The qualities and traits Cleveland Leadership needs are the audacity to hope, a willingness to connect and collaborate through diverse group of individuals with various backgrounds and interests for an interdisciplinary rebuilding and rebranding of the city. Consideration and willingness to identify and eliminate biases that exist while creating and environment an atmosphere that inspires, empowers and supports efforts grass top and grassroots that meets our community needs.

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Authentic leadership

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Many young adults are trying hard and paying big money to move into Cleveland. Today’s leaders need to hear from them what they are hoping to see in The Land to generate their interest and investment staying here!

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Cleveland's leadership has completed significant work researching, funding/donating, and listening (surveying) to understand the social drivers of health and work, as well as gaps and desires of the community. The quality or trait I believe Cleveland leaders need is a commitment to implement actionable change at the policy and community levels around the root causes of what is ailing our most vulnerable communities for generations. We will all be better when we take care to addressed systemic policies and practices that cultivate the woes we see in Cleveland.

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Openness to accept new ideas and innovation and new players. Increase collaboration where we are all in and all win!

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Don’t be short-sighted. Continue to see things from the long term perspective when making big decisions and thinking strategically. What will be important in Cleveland in 10, 20, 50 years? Let’s remember to focus on that!

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Mindset and courage to advance equity and justice

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Mindset and courage to advance equity and justice

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Bring Cleveland built energy to the work and to our city.

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Build the mental muscles to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and sustain high performance over time. Self-awareness is the foundation: pause, then respond. Nothing changes until we have the courage to face ourselves. When we weaken self-sabotaging thoughts—fear in disguise—we step into freedom. Fear is an illusion.

Everything gets better when we get better. Stay in the process with humility and finish with energy. Don’t get offended by someone else’s fear and check out—lead with courage, speak from the heart, and spread grace as you go, especially to yourself.