Discovering Your Leadership Story: An Interactive Leadership Workshop
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
01:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
NOTE: Registration to AGM is not required to attend the pre-conference workshops.
Workshop Description:
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all as each of us leads in different ways, shaped by our strengths, struggles, experiences, and personal growth. This workshop will take a unique, interactive approach in which participants will dive into four leadership approaches as personified by the characters in "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" by Charles Mackesy. By examining the characters' strengths and challenges, participants will create their own leadership stories.
Through personal storytelling, reflection, and hands-on activities, the workshop will explore curiosity, encouragement, patience, and humility—and how these traits shape the way we lead in our roles and in our institutions. The workshop will also tackle impostor syndrome, confidence, setting boundaries, and the power of generous assumptions.
By the end, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their leadership style, practical strategies for growth, and a renewed sense of purpose in their work and community.
This workshop is designed for anyone who is new to leadership or looking to reignite their leadership journey. Even if you are unsure if the word “leader” applies to you, this workshop will give you practical tools and insights to show how you may grow as a leader in your own role.
Please forward any questions or comments to Rob Strauss and Gillian Goldberg at educationcommittee@calarchivists.org.
The cost is $60 for SCA members and non-members; and $40 for student members or unemployed/precariously employed individuals. Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Presenter:
Brittany M. Garcia (she/her) is a Senior Librarian at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, with over eleven years of experience in public librarianship. She specializes in emotionally intelligent leadership, inclusive service design, and mentoring emerging professionals. She has received multiple awards for innovation and leadership, managed high-impact grant projects, and built programs focused on safety, belonging, and lifelong learning. A passionate advocate for equity and care-centered work cultures, she serves on national ALA Rainbow Round Table committees and statewide leadership cohorts. Brittany loves to chat about audiobooks, board games, Star Wars, and Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Registration is open until April 13. Online payment is required.
- Questions about your membership? Contact Marie Silva
- Questions about Registration? Contact the Education Committee
- Problems with your credit card payment? Need to request a refund involving credit card or PayPal? Contact treasurer@calarchivists.org
