The purpose of the Summit is to:

• Provide information on integrating national programs and priorities into state and local association activities.
  
• Present thought-leaders in the fields of technology, association leadership and management, industry issues, and future trends in business and society.
  
• Establish and renew networking contacts among REALTOR® organization leaders.
  

• August 20: Welcome Reception at River East Art Center, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
• August 21: Leadership Summit General Session for all attendees, 9:00am – 4:00pm Includes “brunch”, snack and beverage service
• August 22: Leadership Summit General Session for all attendees, 7:45am – 12:00pm Includes continental breakfast and beverage service

General Session
Thursday, August 21 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Brunch Service with video presentations | 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Presentations | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Program Emcees:
Sherry Matina, GRI, CRB, RCE, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®, TX

Travis Kessler, RCE, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, San Antonio Board of REALTORS®, TX

“Economic Update"
Friday, August 22
Lawrence Yun, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist
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An overview of the economic environment, its implications for real estate, and practical resources and tools you can use to enhance consumer confidence.

“Stay Cool, Let It Fly and Other Simple Words of Leadership Wisdom from Jake and Rocket of Life is Good”
Thursday, August 21
Tim Kent, CAE, EVP
North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
Sharon Millett, CIPS
Coldwell Banker Millett Realty, Auburn, Maine

Sharon Millett,1999 NAR President, and Tim Kent share their ideas on ways to make your leadership year a big success and a lot of fun.

“Tool Time Update”
Thursday, August 21
The latest programs and services from NAR.

“How to Get More Accomplished and Have Fun Doing It”
Thursday, August 21
Doug Hinderer, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
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Get some pointers from Doug Hinderer about creating and maintaining productive relationships and the new HR Connnection program. The foundations of good management and the secret to accomplish more is in your ability to empower others. Listen carefully as Doug shares some key relationship building tips to develop and maintain a positive relationship, avoid complications and have the best year ever.

Keynote
"Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People"
Thursday, August 21
Connie Podesta
An organizational therapist and expert in the psychology of human behavior, Connie is known for three things: being smart, being funny, and being right on target when it comes to the area of leadership.


General Session
Friday, August 22 | 7:45 am to 12:00pm
Continental Breakfast | 8:00 am
Presentations | 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

United Toward Tomorrow Video Presentation

REALTOR.com Update
Friday, August 22
Errol Samuelson, President
REALTOR.com

“Legal Issues Update for Association Leadership”
Friday, August 22
Laurie Janik, Senior Vice President, General Counsel
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Learn up to the minute developments in legal issues impacting real estate associations and practitioners.

“Remaining Relevant in a Changing World”
Friday, August 22
Mark Lesswing, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Change happens and we cannot stop it. Adapting to change requires the strength to challenge the status quo and identify what is driving the change. Resisting change runs the risk of the world leaving us behind as new paradigms and models are adopted. Simple practices can be added to your management portfolio to make sure you can identify change and take steps to adapt. Adaptation keeps you and your organization relevant. Relevancy in the face of a changing world is a sign of strong, effective leadership.


“Leading Through Change” - A Panel
Friday, August 22
Facilitated by
Dale Stinton, RCE, CAE, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
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Join NAR EVP/CEO Dale Stinton as he updates you on the bold strategic initiatives NAR is launching to meet today’s challenges and create a new member-value proposition. Be prepared to expand your vision as you fix your eyes on “The Second Century Initiative,” and learn about the array of programs members wished for, asked, and received!

Panelists:
Steve Francks, RCE, Chief Executive, Washington Association of REALTORS® -- Shares his experience with a changing focus at the Washington Association, specficially, creating methods to involve consumers in government affairs efforts.
James Fabris, Chief Executive, San Francisco Association of REALTORS® -- Shares his insights on dealing with market changes through the creation of a public campaign. He will talk about the obstacles he had to overcome to sell his idea of a consumer focused web site.
Mark Foreman, Vice President & Liaison to Committees -- Shares his experience on moving to a statewide MLS, what issues they needed to address and how successful they have been in finding alternate income generating sources.
Ginger Downs, RE, CAE, Chief Executive, Chicago Association of REALTORS® -- Will discuss her moving from Seattle association to Chicago, and how she dealt with a change in membership and MLS services. Ginger can also suggest a reading list on change for leaders.
Bill Powers, Texas REALTOR® and 2009 NAR Liaison to AE/Leadership Development -- Shares his experience with the public awareness campaign and how he facilitated change within his organization.

Keynote Speaker
"It's Your Ship"
Friday, August 22
Michael Abrashoff
Retired Navy Commander
In an unprecedented turnaround story, Mike Abrashoff took command of the worst performing ship in the fleet and made it #1 by changing the culture - not the crew.