NAR Leadership Academy: Qualifications
To graduate from the NAR Leadership Academy, participants will be required to attend all of the following sessions:
Session 1: Explore the First Rule of Leadership – Know Yourself
Aug. 23-26, 2009, Chicago, IL: Attendance includes a half-day welcome to set the stage. A day and a half will be devoted to The Pacific Institute “Excellence in Leadership” course in which participants will learn mental habits for personal and professional efficacy. View sample agenda for Session 1 (PDF) >
Session 2: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Nov. 11, 2009, San Diego, CA: Before the REALTORS® Conference and Expo spend a day understanding the NAR organization’s structure and scope and learn “how things get done” at the national level. Session includes discussion with past NAR presidents. View sample agenda for Session 2 (PDF) >
Session 3: REALTOR® Smith Goes to Washington
February 2010, Washington D.C.: Prior to NAR's Federal Policy Conference, the Academy will have a half-day overview of NAR governance and an introduction to committees. Academy participants will then join the conference attendees to discuss federal policy matters critical to REALTORS® and their clients. View sample agenda for Session 3 (PDF) >
Session 4: Leading to Face Industry Challenges
Spring 2010, Chicago, IL: Two full days to learn how NAR leads the industry and the association. Participants will meet with members of the NAR Leadership Team, participate in workshops and hands on sessions. View sample agenda for Session 4 (PDF) >
Session 5: Building a Culture Through Ethical Leadership
May 11, 2010, Washington D.C.: The final Academy session will focus on leadership ethics and integrity. The program concludes with graduation and recognition at the NAR Executive Committee meeting. View sample agenda for Session 5 (PDF) >
Who Should Apply?
REALTOR® members who have leadership experience at the local and/or state, but have not yet been actively involved at the national level. The Academy is focused on developing participants' institutional, industry, and association knowledge.
REALTOR® members with demonstrated leadership abilities: Formal training from a local or state REALTOR® association, a JD, MBA, community or military leadership program(s); in lieu of formal training, be prepared to describe an incident or activity that had the most impact on your development as a leader; and REALTOR® members who are passionate about the industry and the issues.
You may be over qualified if:
- Serve(d) as chairman on two or more NAR committees
- Serve(d) as NAR RVP
- Serve(d) on NAR Executive Committee
- Serve(d) on NAR Leadership Team or Extended Leadership Team
- Serve(d) as NAR committee liaison
Participants are selected through a committee process. Personal information, including name, is not shared with the committee; applications are judged on qualifications. Responses to industry challenges and leadership aspirations are given careful consideration, as they reflect personal point of view and vision.
How Do I Apply?
Review application information or apply for the 2011 Class. Read more>
