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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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April 3, 2025
Community Events
Carolands Chateau
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.
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March 14, 2025
Leadership Skills Programs
Via Zoom
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.
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February 27, 2025
Elected Leaders Programs
CZI Community Space, Redwood City
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.
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December 10, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
SSF Library | Parks & Rec
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.
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October 26, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual via Zoom
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.
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September 23, 2024
Community Events
North Fair Oaks Community Center
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.
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September 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
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.
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August 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.
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May 22, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership
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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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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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