​​LEAD Morris
Powering Leadership & Community Service

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Lead Morris Program Overview

LEAD Morris, a Leadership Education and Development program of the Morris County Chamber, educates business and nonprofit professionals on the opportunities, challenges, institutions and people of Morris County. Designed for current and emerging leaders, the program fosters business acumen and community awareness to make a meaningful impact.

Community Education
Each month, participants explore a key issue and meet local decision-makers. Held at various sites across Morris County, sessions provide hands-on exposure to the area’s geographic, economic, and cultural diversity.

Professional Development
Participants enhance skills in public speaking, teamwork and leadership while gaining insight into what sets Morris County apart as a great place to live, work and serve.

Community Trusteeship
The program highlights the role of nonprofit organizations and encourages graduates to take on service roles in the community.

Business Networking
Participants form lasting connections with classmates, building a professional network that extends beyond the program through the Lead Morris Alumni Association.

​For more information, contact Danielle Grayson, LEAD Morris Program Director, at [email protected].

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Program Advisors

Casey Carpenter
CEO & Founder
Speak & Own It Communications

Laura Crothers
CEO & Founder
Crothers Consulting

Cal Thomas
Performance Development Expert
Sandler Morristown

Jay Weisman
Founder and Principal
Legacy Philanthropy Group

JAN 25  | Orientation
Connect with your classmates and get an overview of the year ahead, Participate in DiSC, leadership and philanthropy workshops plus meet key alumni.

FEB 22  | Municipal Day
Meet with several local mayors and elected officials to learn how a municipality works, then enjoy a tour of the county library and participate in an interactive workshop in the afternoon.

MAR 21  | Criminal Justice Day
Learn about the county’s criminal justice system; tour the Morris County Correctional Facility and meet our County Sheriff and Prosecutor. 

APR 16 | Healthcare & Life Sciences Day
Visit Morris County’s premier hospitals and meet with their senior managers to learn about the role of healthcare and life sciences in the county.

MAY 9 | Corporate Leadership Day
Crum & Forster, 2024 Corporate Leadership Partner
Gather at Crum & Forster, hear from their CEO and participate in an interactive workshop to discover and maximize your personal leadership style. 
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JUN 12 | State Government Day
Travel to Trenton for a personal tour of our state capitol building and meet with elected officials. Then visit the ROIC (Regional Operations & Intelligence Center) in Mercer County to learn about New Jersey's emergency response system.

JUL 10 | Arts & Culture Day
Discover how our thriving arts community enriches daily life, fosters connection among residents and contributes to the local economy in our unique and culturally dynamic county.

AUG 9 | Team Building Day of Service
Class teams plan and execute a community service project in partnership with a Morris County nonprofit organization.

SEP 17 | Environmental Day
learn about our county's environmental treasures and take a boat ride around Lake Hopatcong to see the challenges faced by New Jersey's largest lake.

OCT 16  | Economic Development Day
Learn about how Morris County is growing plus tour Picatinny Arsenal military research facility, our county's third largest employer with over 6000 employees.

​​NOV 13 | Education Day
Visit the County College of Morris, meet with their leadership team and learn how their workforce development programs  benefit the business community.
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DEC 11 | Graduation & Alumni Awards Celebration
The class celebrates completing their LEAD Morris journey with a cocktail reception and dinner, a graduation ceremony and the Alumni Achievement Awards presentation.