Dominican and the Institute for Leadership Studies (ILS) continue to be conveners of thinkers and disseminators of new ideas and best practices, made available to our broader Bay Area community.
The Leadership Lecture Series, in partnership with Book Passage, actively engages the community on topics related to individual, organizational and/or social change inspired by effective leadership from the domains of arts and sciences, business, entertainment, literature, pop culture, politics, and government.
Our Sponsors and Partners
Dominican is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors.
- Presented by: Institute for Leadership Studies and Book Passage
- Silver sponsors: , Women, Leadership and Philanthropy Council (WLPC)
- Bronze sponsor:
- Partners:
A range of sponsorship levels are available to help elevate your organization’s profile in the community. Please contact us for opportunities.
Spring 2026 Lecture Series
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø's Institute for Leadership Studies and Book Passage proudly present the spring 2026 Lecture Series:
- Jon Meacham, "American Struggle"
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 7–8 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø - Michael Pollan, "A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness"
in conversation with Avram Kosasky
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 7–8 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø - U.S. Senator Cory Booker, "STAND"
in conversation with Steve Kerr
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 4–5 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø - Kate Bowler, "Joyful, Anyway"
in conversation with Anne Lamott
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 7–8 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, "Crisis of the Common Good"
in conversation with Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 4-5 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
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Fall 2026 Lecture Series
ÌìÑÄÉçÇø's Institute for Leadership Studies and Book Passage proudly present the fall 2026 Lecture Series:
- Angela Duckworth, "Situated"
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 7–8 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
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Details and Tickets for Angela Duckworth - Yotam Ottolenghi, "Simple Too"
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 7–8 p.m. PDT
Location: Angelico Concert Hall
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Details and Tickets for Yotam Ottolenghi
