Coming Up
Leadership Learning
California Governor Candidates Series
Hear from gubernatorial candidates Tom Campbell, Gavin Newson and Meg Whitman at the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce in June, July and August. Luncheon program is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers.
more info / register now
American Society for Public Administration Calls for Proposals
The ASPA is calling for proposals and expertise for its 2010
Annual Conference being held in San Jose, April 9-13. The 2010 conference theme is Invigorating Public Service for Change.
more info
Small Business Tips on KNX and KFWB
Listen to KNX 1070 AM or KFWB 980 AM every weekday during the 8-9 a.m. hour as veteran business owners Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire and Renee Fraser give their two-minute tips on small business success.
more info
Save the Date: Sept. 21, Mobility 21 Summit
Save the date for this regional transportation summit, which annually brings together transportation leaders from throughout Southern California to discuss planning and funding our region's transportation future. more info
Did you miss a seminar while you were a leadership fellow?
Alumni of Leadership Southern California and Leadership L.A. may audit a class seminar, as space permits. To attend, view seminar dates and email scln@lachamber.com to reserve your spot.
Promoting regional and community leadership
To promote an event in this space, please submit event and registration information for consideration to scln@lachamber.com.
Who Are We?
SCLN Board of Directors
SCLN Staff
The Southern California Leadership Network's mission is to develop a productive network of exemplary and diverse leaders in the business, government and community sectors who are capable of addressing the critical challenges facing the Southern California region. For more information, visit www.leadershipnetwork.org
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Application and schedule now available for Leadership Southern California Class of 2010
In response to the current global economic climate, SCLN is pleased to launch a new leadership skills development component for our 2010 class focused on the economic trends affecting our business climate and the road to recovery. Participants will have an enhanced understanding of the trends and indicators shaping our regional economy and its future. SCLN is recruiting the best and brightest regional leaders to participate in this 10-month Leadership Southern California program, in which Fellows experience the people, places and trends shaping Southern California's major counties, including San Diego and the crossborder region. View more information, including seminar dates, and apply now.
SCLN and German Marshall Fund call for nominations for 2010 Marshall Fellowships
The Southern
California Leadership Network, now the Southern California regional recruitment and selection partner
with the German Marshall Fund,
is accepting nominations for the 2010 Marshall Memorial Fellowship through June
29. The prestigious and competitive program is a 23-day fellowship in
Europe for emerging leaders aged 28-40, in government, business, and the
nonprofit sector who are committed to strengthening transatlantic
relationships. Benefits of the program include coverage of all travel expenses,
transportation, itinerary coordination and stipend for each participant. Find
out more information and download the nomination form now.
Leadership L.A. focuses on education
The LLA 2009 Fellows gained insight into the state of education in Los Angeles with discussions around innovation and site visits to Belmont High School, John Liechty Middle School and the Los Angeles School of Global Studies on June 12. David Rattray, President, UNITE-LA and Vice President of Education & Workforce Development, L.A. Area Chamber, led discussions on the transformation happening in schools to personalize the education experience for middle and high schoolers through small learning communities. LAUSD Board President Mónica García discussed the importance of strong leadership to make change in the field of education."The goal as a leader is not to be right, but to be effective," she said. View photo gallery.
Leadership Southern California 2009 discusses politics, budget and leadership in Sacramento
In addition to meeting with legislators as part of the Chamber delegation to Sacramento on June 10-11, LSC 2009 Fellows also met separately with Richard Costigan, Manatt, Phelps and Phillips LLP; former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Schwarzenegger; and deputy campaign director to Meg Whitman, who discussed the possibility of a Constitutional Convention. "Change is going to happen at the local level," he said. "You are the leaders who can demand political reform and fiscal responsibility." They also discussed effective leadership with Richard Callahan, director of the USC State Capital Center. He cited studies on leadership that highlight the most successful leaders can balance fierce determination and extraordinary humility.
SCLN expands curriculum and programs around natural
resource sustainability
The Leadership Southern California Class of 2009 Fellows gained
a first-hand experience with water quality, delivery, drought and conservation
with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) on May 22;
while a group of 20 SCLN alumni attended the leadership initative around water
on May 15-17. Both groups visited Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, where they saw
the effects of our region's 9-year drought on Southern California's reserve
water supply, and learned about water quality and delivery at the F.E. Weymouth
Treatment Plant in La Verne. Read more about SCLN's Leadership Initiative around natural
resource sustainability. View photo gallery.
SCLN launches 2009 individual giving campaign
In Southern California, a means to connect leaders in the business,
government and non-profit sectors who can transmit relevant knowledge
about the region's assets and opportunities is critically important.
SCLN works to ensure leaders in our region are well connected and
prepared to address quality of life issues across all counties in this
mega-region. To continue this work in 2009 and beyond, SCLN needs your
help. Your generous and tax-deductible support will help improve some
of SCLN's most important network-building activities. Please view our circles of support and donate today.
Thank you to the following donors in the "Friends" category:
Kenneth Chawkins, Southern California Edison
Jonathan Gat, Awesome Avenue (LLA '07)
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Overheard
"I firmly believe it takes connection with an adult to keep students engaged and interested."
-Matt Hill, Administrative Officer, Los Angeles Unified School District Office of the Superintendent, at the Leadership L.A. 2009 seminar on education, June 12.
"Powerful listening creates powerful leadership."
-Richard Callahan, Associate Dean and Director of State Capital and Leadership Programs, USC State Capital Center, at the Leadership Southern California 2009 seminar in Sacramento, June 10-11.
Alumni Spotlight
Why do civic leaders need to understand global connections in Southern California, and how can they make a difference?*
"Global connections built Southern California's economy (which ranks 17th in the world), and even its culture, through its diverse languages, religions and creativity. It's important that civic leaders not only understand this, but begin to think globally. If leaders fail to do so, then we risk growth in commerce, innovation and much more.
It is up to civic leaders to be engaged and bring global issues to the table, because it's missing in Sacramento, in the cities and counties of Southern California, and it's what can pull us out of recession and further our growth. .'"
-Vanessa Pereda, Global Corporate Citizenship Community Investor- Special Projects, The Boeing Company; and Graduate, Leadership L.A. Class of 2008.
*Alumni spotlight questions focus on SCLN's leadership initatives. Read more about the initiatives and get involved today.
Attention Alumni
SCLN needs your help!
Do you know a graduate of Leadership Southern California or Leadership L.A. who is not receiving our updates? Please help SCLN build its network of diverse leaders by directing this person to a form on our Web site to update contact information and stay connected.
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