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

February 19, 2026

Filoli House & Gardens, 8:30 am - 3 pm

Arts & Culture: Supporting What Moves Us

Step away from the noise of daily demands and immerse yourself in the arts as a powerful catalyst for reflection and new thinking.

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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

April 22, 2022

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Empower Your Team: Putting Words Into Action

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

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.

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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

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.

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April 16, 2021

Community Events

Virtual

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!

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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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