Leadership Development Program - San Marcos - Spring 2026

San Marcos Leadership Development Program
Start Date: March 3, 2026
7:30AM -10:30AM

MISSION
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is committed to the development of leaders to serve in a wide variety of capacities in our community. Our mission is to engage and inspire diverse servant leaders to transform the community through vision, collaboration, engagement, and generosity.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Grow your confidence, sharpen your skills, and strengthen your leadership impact with the San Marcos Chamber Leadership Development Program. More than just a course, this transformative experience is designed for professionals at every stage, from first-time supervisors to seasoned leaders who want to make a lasting impact. The program inspires growth, builds powerful connections, and equips you with the tools to lead with influence, vision, and success, helping you better serve your organization and your community.

More Info

Discover actionable leadership skills and tools on a number of key leadership TOPICS.

Schedule:

Building Trust
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• Trust as a leadership currency
• Psychological safety, credibility, and consistency
• Practical behaviors leaders can model immediately
• Short peer discussion on trust challenges in today’s workplace

• Leading growth conversations and strategic priorities
• Aligning teams around value, customer experience, and messaging
• Relationship-building, influence, and reputation as leadership skills
• How leaders think about sales and marketing—even if it’s not their role

• Navigating difficult conversations with confidence
• Managing tension, disagreement, and differing perspectives
• Tools for resolving conflict while preserving relationships
• Interactive scenarios and peer reflection

• AI and technology as decision-support tools, not just software
• Leading teams through change, efficiency, and ethical use of AI
• Practical examples relevant to small businesses and managers
• Framing AI literacy as a modern leadership competency

• Leading across functions, generations, and roles
• Inclusive decision-making and shared accountability
• Strengthening communication and alignment
• Built-in networking and collaboration exercises