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We host community speaker events and learning opportunities to help you continually grow and inspire others as a leader. We expand your community knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect you to others who want to collaboratively solve local issues.
Upcoming Events
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January 12, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual Online Event
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.
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November 10, 2022
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual Online Event
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.
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April 22, 2022
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual Online Event
Learn to empower your team with practical tools from two expert leadership coaches.
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April 21, 2022
Community Events
Virtual Online Event
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.
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February 22, 2022
Elected Leaders Programs
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.
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January 25, 2022
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
Join us for professional development to gain confidence in identifying microaggressions and subtle acts of exclusion, and understand and practice how to disrupt them.
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April 16, 2021
Community Events
Virtual
CEO’s from two of the Bay Area’s largest pharmaceutical companies discuss equity in drug development and access. View the recording!
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March 25, 2021
Community Events
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.
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February 26, 2021
Community Events
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.
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April 14, 2026
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
This one-hour Immersion Program Information Session will tell you everything you need to know about our 10-month Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders programs.
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April 23, 2026
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm
AI can analyze, but only humans connect. This workshop sharpens your communication, builds trust, and strengthens presence—helping you adapt, influence decisions, and remain irreplaceable.
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April 27, 2026
Community Events
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 9:00 - 11:30 am
What if luck wasn’t random, but something that you could actively create? In this engaging and interactive workshop, Dr. Tina Seelig, Stanford professor and author of 18 books, explores how “luck” is often the result of deliberate actions and consistent effort.
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Past Events
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April 26, 2024
Elected Leaders Programs
San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo
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.
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April 24, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
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.
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March 14, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
via Zoom
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.
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February 29, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Location varies by date.
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.
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January 30, 2024
Community Events
Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options
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.
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November 28, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
12 noon - 1:30 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.
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June 14, 2023
Immersion Programs
Virtual via Zoom
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!
Register for Info Session #1, June 14, 2023, 10-11 a.m.Register for Info Session #2, June 22, 2023, 1-2 p.m.
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March 30, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual Online Event
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.
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March 27, 2023
Immersion Programs
Virtual Online Event
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.
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