Elected Leadership and Volunteer Resources
Volunteer leaders can use these resources to better understand their leadership role in the REALTOR® association and to enhance their leadership skills.
Leadership Training Tools | Education and Events for Elected Leaders
REALTOR® Leadership Program
Be a charter member of this new program designed to enhance leadership skills for local and state volunteer leaders. Courses are offered during major NAR meetings, starting at NAR's Midyear Meetings May 9. Sign up now and help shape the program from the ground floor.
NAR Leadership Team Introduces the President's Challenge
Learn about the President’s Challenge for NAR Regional Vice Presidents, State Presidents and Association Executives, which introduces a new model of leadership for REALTORS®, so that when REALTORS® are called to action, they will respond to important home ownership issues.
Learn the Basics of Association Leadership—Online for Free!
Register for the REALTORS® Excelling in Association Leadership (REAL) Self-Study Course today and learn the basics of volunteer leadership with this self-guided online course. Now available 24/7 through REALTOR® University! Best of all, it's free.
NAR's Leadership Academy
Training and development program for REALTORS® who are actively involved at the state and local levels, but not yet at the national level.
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Volunteer Leadership Guide
The guide briefs incoming leaders (presidents, officers, directors, and chairpersons) on their responsibilities and on available NAR resources.
Industry Issue Talking Points
These talking points on current industry issues will help you deliver NAR’s position and perspective during media interviews.
Field Guide to Leadership Development
Access a variety of articles, tips and practical examples for those wishing to develop their leadership skills.
Leadership Luncheon
This ticketed luncheon for AEs and their elected leaders held at each national meeting (May and November) features keynote speakers on industry issues. Contact: Krystal Allen, 312/329-8514.
Elected Leadership Forums
Offered at each of the two national meetings (November and May), the Board and State Leadership Forums grouped by association size, enable presidents to network with other leaders and convey grassroots concerns to national leaders. Contact: Cynthia Bair, 312/329-3280.
Presidents and President-Elects Roundtable
Offered at each of the two national meetings, these leadership roundtables focus on a variety of local and state topics in an informal setting to encourage information exchange and networking. Contact: Debra Jordan, 312/329-8304.
Leadership Express
This program is presented in conjunction with NAR's Midyear Governance Meetings to help local and state president/EO leadership teams effectively fulfill their leadership role. Contact: Laurie Oken, 312/329-8307.
Leadership Summit
This annual meeting brings together incoming local and state president/AE leadership teams to unify the organization's message.
