Info Session'25—Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

What’s a CAP and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

Purposeful Leadership Program March 2025

Feeling burnt out? With expert coaching, uncover root causes of burnout and develop an action plan so you can focus on the most important aspects of your life.

LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World

Don’t miss an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Hear from distinguished speakers Chris Ernst (Chief Learning Officer, Workday) and Kishshana Palmer (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges.

Elected Leaders Training 2025

Elected leaders in San Mateo County are invited to this two-day innovative program to help them build relationships, learn best practices for effective governance, and focus on issues that will help them positively impact their elected entities and communities.

Info Sessions for Emerging Leaders and CORPS Programs 2025-2026

Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session or drop in for Office Hours to get your questions answered. Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.

Lead with Strength: Unlock Your Potential with CliftonStrengths

Unlock your leadership potential with CliftonStrengths workshops! Led by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria, learn to use your natural talents as strengths that drive your success.

Purposeful Leadership Program

Feeling burnt out? Ready to refocus and make space in your life? Spend 3 short hours with expert leadership coaches and move towards leading with more choice, intention, and purpose.

Board of Supervisors D4 Candidate Forum

Hear from the District 4 Candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, Lisa Gauthier and Antonio Lopez. Hosted by Thrive Alliance, Choose Children (a project of SVCF), and Leadership Council SMC.

Application Deadline-Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

Attention SMC Nonprofits, Cities, Government Agencies, and Commissions! Apply for a Community Acceleration Project Team to help your organization improve services, tackle a project, or capitalize on an opportunity.

Info Session—Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

2024 LeadingBetter Summit

day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership

Juneteenth Arts Showcase

Come and celebrate Juneteenth and the Black experience in America through the eyes of San Mateo County youth and their art.

When Everyone Leads for Elected Leaders

Are you an elected leader in SMC’s city/county councils? Join your elected peers for this innovative, professional development workshop designed for you in your leadership role.

Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs 2024-2025

Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session and be inspired! Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.

Conversation Strategies for Challenging Times

Discover strategies you can use to be a courageous conversation leader at this free, lunchtime, leadership workshop. A Leadership Council Learning event facilitated by Inclusion Counts.

Candidate Forum - SMC District 4

Hear from the five candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, District 4. The top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November.

Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths

Leaders of all levels: Register today for this professional development that will help you explore your leadership strengths in a dynamic, interactive, peer learning experience.

Culture Wars in the Classroom

Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.

Join an Info Session—Community Acceleration Program for Nonprofits

We invite San Mateo County nonprofits to apply for a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team who will help your organization with a project or initiative. Come to an Info Session to learn more!

Inclusive Employment Practices for a Diverse Workforce

How can you ensure your staff can bring their whole selves to work? AbilityPath leaders will facilitate a discussion about inclusive practices and share practical strategies for your workplace.

Attend an Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs

Join us for an Info Session to learn how our 9-month Leadership Immersion Programs can help you accelerate your impact on your organization, community, and San Mateo County.

Hidden Rules of Class

Examine the experience of people who grow up in various economic circumstances and the hidden rules of middle-class environments. This invitation-only discussion will be led by DEIB consultants Inclusion Counts.

Education in the News

The controversy over how issues of race, racism, and diversity are taught in schools is boiling. Inclusion Counts will lead a discussion of laws and regulations affecting the classroom.

Tom Rath on his book: Life’s Great Question: Discover What You Contribute to the World

Watch the video: NY Times bestselling author Tom Rath discusses his book Life’s Great Question: Discover What You Contribute to the World. Hosted by NBC News Anchor Raj Mathai.

Leading San Mateo County Before & During the Pandemic & What Comes Next

View the conversation about what it’s like to lead San Mateo County during a global pandemic. Led by ABC7 News Anchor Kristen Sze, with SMC Supervisor Carole Groom and SMC Manager Mike Callagy.

Global Companies, Local Community Members & Equity in Drug Development and Access.

CEO’s from two of the Bay Area’s largest pharmaceutical companies discuss equity in drug development and access. View the recording!

Disrupting Bias: Learn To Be An Inclusion Champion

Join us for professional development to gain confidence in identifying microaggressions and subtle acts of exclusion, and understand and practice how to disrupt them.

Running For Office: How & Why

Be inspired by four of San Mateo County’s elected leaders! In this panel discussion, they’ll share their experiences leading change and recommendations for aspiring leaders.

Candidate Forum, District 3, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

Listen to the recording of the San Mateo County, District 3, Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum held on April 21, 2022. Hosted by Leadership Council SMC and Puente.

Empower Your Team: Putting Words Into Action

Learn to empower your team with practical tools from two expert leadership coaches.