More than just networking.
Local communities.
Anticipating change. Growing together.
More than just networking.
Local communities.
Anticipating change. Growing together.
What is LeaderSip?
It's a movement.
LeaderSip is where local professionals engage in discussions with other professional, and hear expert perspectives that shed light on the challenges and opportunities within their local community.
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Connection
We connect business and nonprofit leaders to share insights, build relationships, and discover common ground that strengthens our local economy.
Insight
Through open dialogue and expert perspectives, we explore the trends and challenges shaping how our region works and grows.
Impact
By turning conversations into action, we help communities across Clinton and Warren Counties thrive together— one idea at a time
Connection
We connect business and nonprofit leaders to share insights, build relationships, and discover common ground that strengthens our local economy.
Insight
Through open dialogue and expert perspectives, we explore the trends and challenges shaping how our region works and grows.
Impact
By turning conversations into action, we help communities across Clinton and Warren Counties thrive together— one idea at a time
Upcoming Events
Featured Speaker
Ernie Dimalanta
Ernie Dimalanta is a strategic marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dimalanta, a full-service marketing agency serving organizations across the public sector, nonprofit space, and small-to-mid-sized business community. With more than two decades of experience, Ernie is known for helping leaders bring clarity to their brand, strengthen their culture, and build sustainable marketing systems that drive long-term growth.
He is the creator of the Out and Out Marketing approach, a people-first framework that blends strategic insight with authentic brand storytelling. Ernie is the author of several works, including Collecting Jellybeans and From Disengaged to Devoted, where he explores the impact of employee branding, psychological safety, and leadership integrity in today’s workplace.
Ernie is a highly sought-after speaker for his relatable teaching style, practical frameworks, and ability to inspire leaders to think with courage and lead with purpose. Through his LeaderSip events, executive workshops, and consulting work, he helps CEOs, directors, and business owners move from managing work to mobilizing people.
Known for his warm energy, empathy, and strategic clarity, Ernie’s goal is simple: empower leaders to build brands people believe in and organizations people are proud to be part of.
Featured Speaker
Bonita Palmer
Bonita Palmer has over 30 years of expertise in corporate operations management and business ownership. She is a dynamic business leader, speaker, growth coach, and author. Inspired by the challenges businesses faced during the 2020 pandemic, Bonita launched her ActionCOACH business to deliver exceptional leadership, management, and operational mastery tools to the regional business community.
Featured Speaker
Will Phillips
Will Phillips serves as a fractional VP of Operations for organizations where operational constraints limit market growth. His career is defined by a deep understanding of human performance and process efficiency, backed by an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Will is dedicated to engineering operational systems that empower employees to do their best work while driving measurable gains in efficiency and scale.
Featured Speaker
Ernie Dimalanta
Ernie Dimalanta is a strategic marketing consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Dimalanta, a full-service marketing agency serving organizations across the public sector, nonprofit space, and small-to-mid-sized business community. With more than two decades of experience, Ernie is known for helping leaders bring clarity to their brand, strengthen their culture, and build sustainable marketing systems that drive long-term growth.
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