Events

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

November 12, 2025

CZI Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 noon

Leading Through Change

This half-day workshop will provide practices to help you stay grounded and lead effectively during times of ambiguity.

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November 12, 2025

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, 8:30 am-12:00 pm

LEAD Local Elevate: 3-Workshop Package

Sign up for this 3-Workshop LEAD Local ELEVATE Package! Participants will gain technical skills—resilience, clarity, and presence—to thrive in the complexity of today’s fast-changing world.

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February 26, 2026

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Strategic Thinking for Complex Times

Strategic thinking is a skill every leader can build. This workshop teaches you to step back, focus on what matters, and lead with clarity, confidence, and influence.

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April 23, 2026

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Leadership Presence: The Human Advantage in an AI World

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Past Events

September 23, 2024

Community Events

North Fair Oaks Community Center

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.

invite only EVENT

September 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

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.

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August 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

1 - 2 pm, via Zoom

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.

invite only EVENT

May 22, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual

2024 LeadingBetter Summit

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

invite only EVENT

April 26, 2024

Elected Leaders Programs

San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo

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.

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April 24, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

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.

invite only EVENT

March 14, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

via Zoom

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.

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February 29, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Location varies by date.

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.

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January 30, 2024

Community Events

Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options

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.

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