CSAC First Vice President Supervisor Griffiths, Graham Knaus, and Paul Danczyk presented Institute credentials and pins to graduates at the CSAC Annual Meeting – congratulations to all twenty-three 2023 graduates! They join a network of over 1,500 county leaders who received an Institute credential.

Redefining Leadership: Insights from CSAC’s Annual Meeting

At CSAC’s 129th Annual Meeting in Alameda County, CSAC Institute staff set up an engaging booth, posing a simple yet profound question to attendees: “What does leadership mean to you?” Four main themes stood out: policy over politics, trust in teams, embracing fun, and radiating positivity.

The booth offered a unique space for attendees to share their perspectives on leadership and learn more about what the Institute has to offer through upcoming virtual and on-site training opportunities with county leaders and nationally recognized instructors.

CSAC Institute Booth on Day 1

Many booth visitors wrote their responses to the question “What Does Leadership in County Government Mean to Me?”

Booth visitors were excited to see their names on the Institute 2023 Graduate list:

CSAC Institute 2023 graduate Matthew Boyett of Kings County excited to see his name on the board.

The Institute’s initiative emphasized inclusive leadership, rooted in policies that support communities, trust in teams, a dose of joy, and the ability to radiate positivity. The booth sparked introspection, reminding attendees that leadership resides within each person’s capacity to inspire and make a difference.

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