Leadership Council San Mateo County

?? Join Us for LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World!? ?? Ready to be inspired? Join us on April 3, 2025, at the historic Carolands Chateau for an exceptional afternoon of leadership insights, thought-provoking conversation, and networking with San Mateo County's most dynamic leaders! Chris Ernst, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer, Workday? Kishshana Palmer, CFRE, CEO, ManageMint, Inc. Speaker bios: https://lnkd.in/gD2b9gFS In 2024, Leadership Council San Mateo County provided scholarships to 40% of our Leadership Immersion Program participants, empowering local changemakers from nonprofits, small businesses, and beyond. Help us to make this possible for future San Mateo County leaders! Be part of something extraordinary! A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available, and VIP tickets include signed books by our featured speakers, VIP tours, and speakers’ reception. GET YOUR TICKET! https://lnkd.in/gTnNJpqk Let’s redefine leadership together! We look forward to seeing you there!

Connecting and inspiring extraordinary leaders is what we do at Leadership Council San Mateo County! Last night we shared a wonderful evening with our Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders graduates from the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024. Thanks to Susan Kokores, President, San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women and inaugural Leadership CORPS Class of 2022 alumna, for sharing her thoughts: "It was a great alumni celebration!!! I reconnected with Class of 2022 classmates, and met other Alumni in person who I had only seen virtually. I heard stories of high-impact collaborations among alumni who are taking advantage of the powerful network you are all creating for us! These in-person conversations mean a lot to all of us—I can't wait for the next one!" Join this Community of Leaders!? To become part of this amazing alumni community, apply by May 1, 2025, for the Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders Class of 2026. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRK_sRMN. Get to Know Us:? Purchase your ticket and join us for “LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World,” April 3, 2025, at the historic Carolands Chateau. It promises to be an exceptional afternoon of leadership insights, thought-provoking conversation, and networking with San Mateo County's most dynamic leaders! Tickets at: www.bit.ly/LEAD2025April3

Healthy Democracy - Civic Engagement Hub Wednesday, March 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person, Redwood City Join Thrive Alliance for an interactive, hands-on training on leveraging social media for community civic engagement. This session will cover effective messaging, analytics, and brand-building strategies to strengthen your organization's digital presence. Bring your devices, and get ready to create and refine your content in real time! With experts in the room to guide you, you'll develop a brand kit, practice crafting impactful posts, and learn how to measure engagement effectively. Whether new to social media or looking to sharpen your strategy, this workshop will provide practical tools to elevate your online outreach and mobilize your community. https://lnkd.in/g_X46vum

Registration for the Purposeful Leadership Program, 3/14/25, closes NEXT TUESDAY, 3/11/25! Don't miss out - Register today: https://lnkd.in/g37qPbR4 Leadership Council San Mateo County is excited to share this upcoming program, taught by expert coaches Rahul Khatod and Yuwen Chu, MBA, PCC, with our community! The Purposeful Leadership Program is an introspective workshop designed for leaders who are feeling burnt out and want to lead with more choice, intention, and purpose. It is a coach-guided, peer-supported experience in a small group, empowering you to make lasting, meaningful change. Friday, Mar 14, 2025 9 a.m. - 2 pm (PT), via Zoom You will:? > Gain clarity on the triggers and root causes fueling your burnout > Explore techniques to shift your mindset and behaviors to address these root causes > Develop a personalized action plan to lead with more choice, intention, and purpose Participants from the last workshop reported powerful breakthroughs, leading to a 100% recommendation rate. Here’s what they said: ?? I identified my key triggers / emotions / reactive patterns that lead to my burnout. ?? I discovered something about myself that drives nearly everything I do and why I have trouble saying no. ?? This forced me to carve out time for myself, to reassess and reflect. (Check out the news of the last workshop: https://lnkd.in/gHkU3nWw) Making a shift can be challenging, but don’t do it alone! !! Registration closes NEXT TUESDAY, 3/11/25! https://lnkd.in/g37qPbR4 ?? Questions? Email [email protected].

Applications are now OPEN for our Emerging Leaders and Leadership CORPS Programs Class of 2026! Our immersive professional development experiences will empower you to lead with the knowledge, skills, and relationships you need to accelerate your impact! Register for an Information Session to learn more and have a chance to ask questions of the Leadership Council SMC Team: https://lnkd.in/g28vhYAb. Info Sessions are open to all; registration is required. March 5, 12 noon - 1 p.m. March 31, 6 - 7 p.m. April 24, 8 - 9 a.m. Questions? Email [email protected]. NOMINATE a colleague, friend, or family member you think would be perfect for a transformative leadership experience: https://lnkd.in/gUrtMHnk. #sanmateocounty #leadership? #leadershipskills #civicleadership

We are thrilled to host today’s training for Newly Elected Leaders in San Mateo County at the beautiful CZI Community Space in Redwood City. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President David Canepa and SMC County Executive Mike Callagy kicked off the day with their inspiring opening remarks. The day continues with leadership coaching, expert speakers, and a panel of seasoned elected officials who will offer practical advice on what works… and what doesn’t. We are looking forward to tomorrow when incumbent elected leaders will join their newly elected counterparts for a special event: “Shaping Tomorrow in Uncertain Times: A Workshop for San Mateo County Elected Leaders”. Stay tuned for more! Thank you to our sponsors and partners: Stanford University SAMCEDA (San Mateo County Economic Development Association) Thrive Alliance Reach Coalition SMC Burlingame Chamber of Commerce San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber San Mateo County South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foster City Chamber of Commerce Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to Eden Housing, Inc. for sponsoring our Housing & Intelligent Urbanism Day this month! Your partnership of our Leadership CORPS program supports great leaders in San Mateo County.?

Join us on April 3rd for "LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World." It will be an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Experience thought-provoking sessions with distinguished speakers Chris Ernst, Ph.D. (Chief Learning Officer, Workday), and Kishshana Palmer, CFRE (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to: > Connect with cross-sector leaders in a breathtaking setting > Gain fresh perspectives on collaborative leadership > Support the next generation of local leaders through our scholarship program REGISTER TODAY! https://lnkd.in/gTnNJpqk. A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available. VIP Tickets include reception, tours, and signed books by both authors.

Announcing the release of Leadership Council SMC’s Impact Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/gmgxCjds. We invite you to view the ways we foster cross-sector collaboration, build our County's leadership pipeline, and provide high-quality leadership professional development to those who wish to lead. Be a part of our Leadership CORPS or Emerging Leaders Class of 2026! Applications for the 2025-2026 program year will be available on our website on March 1, 2025 (https://lnkd.in/d4TwwZqR). If you know someone who would be perfect, nominate them today! https://lnkd.in/gUrtMHnk.

A big thank you to Thrive Alliance and Life Science Cares Bay Area for their generous sponsorship of our Leadership CORPS January Learning Day! We truly appreciate your support as we focused on the vital topic of Human Services and had the privilege of gathering at the beautiful City of Half Moon Bay Library. Your partnership with the Leadership CORPS program plays a key role in empowering the incredible leaders of San Mateo County. We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment—thank you once again!