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Key Presentations and Videos
Presidents and Association Executives from local and state associations, regional MLSs, commercial overlay boards and select structures, and NAR affiliates gathered with NAR executive officers and elected officials Aug. 21-22 to present the priorities and projections for 2008-2009.

The following presentations capture key sessions from the 2008 Leadership Summit and are posted in the order in which they occurred. Use the links at right to jump directly to the presentations.

View and order photos from the 2008 Leadership Summit
 
Summit Highlights
bulletUnited Toward Tomorrow: Resource CD
bulletREALTORŪ Confidential Video Series
bulletCode of Ethics Video Series: Pathway to Professionalism
bulletEconomic Update: Lawrence Yun
bulletLeadership Wisdom: Sharon Millett and Tim Kent
bulletPresident/AE Tasklist Handout
bulletTool Time Panel
bulletHuman Resources: Doug Hinderer
bulletREALTOR.com Update: Errol Samuelson
bulletLegal Update: Laurie Janik
bulletTechnology: Mark Lesswing
bulletLeading Through Change Panel



THURSDAY, AUG. 21

"United Toward Tomorrow" Video
Now is our chance to dig deep and dream big. The Second Century starts right now!
This video explores what 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan's theme, "United Toward Tomorrow," means to him and several colleagues.


Keynote Address
Charles McMillan, 2009 NAR President
Listen as Charles shares his agenda and priorities with the leadership of the REALTORŪ organization.

2009 NAR President Charles McMillan provides the Keynote Address for the 2008 Leadership Summit.

Download Charles's presentation (PDF: 1.40M)

"Economic Update"
Lawrence Yun, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, NAR
An overview of the economic environment and its implications for real estate.

Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reports on economic conditions for NAR's 2008 Leadership Summit.

Download Lawrence's presentation (PDF: 4.40M)

"Stay Cool, Let It Fly, and Other Simple Words of Leadership Wisdom from Jake and Rocket of Life Is Good"
Sharon Millet, CIPS, and Tim Kent, EVP/CEO, North Carolina Association of REALTORSŪ
Learn ideas on ways to make your leadership year a big success.

"Stay Cool, Let It Fly, and Other Simple Words of Leadership Wisdom from Jake and Rocket of Life is Good," presentation by Sharon Millett, CIPS and Tim Kent, Executive Vice President/CEO of N.C. Association of REALTORSŪ.

Download Sharon and Tim's presentation (PDF: 1.64M)

Tool-Time
REALTORSŪ and AEs (Brooke Hunt, Christine Todd, RCE, CAE, John F. Bolduc, RCE, Deborah Boza Valledor, David Foster, RCE, CAE, Tom Farley, Teresa King Kinney, RCE, CAE, John Anderson, Bill Martin, RCE) discuss the many NAR "tools" for use to succeed as business, community, and association leaders (two videos).
Video 1

Part 1 of discussion facilitated by Travis Kessler & Sherry Matina.


Video 2

Part 2 of discussion facilitated by Travis Kessler & Sherry Matina.

Download the Tool-Time Panel's presentation (PDF: 13.2M)

"How to Get More Accomplished and Have Fun Doing It"
Doug Hinderer, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, NAR
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.

"How to Get More Accomplished and Have Fun doing It." Pointers from Doug Hinderer, Senior VP of Human Resources, about creating and maintaining productive relationships.

Download Doug's presentation (PDF: 2.75M)


FRIDAY, AUG. 22
"REALTOR.comŪ Update"
Errol Samuelson, President, REALTOR.comŪ
Find out about the exciting new REALTOR.comŪ.

Errol Samuelson, President of REALTOR.com, presents the website.

Download Errol's presentation (PDF: 7.06M)

"Legal Issues Update"
Laurie Janik, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, NAR
NAR's General Counsel outlines legal issues affecting association leaders in the coming year.
Download Laurie's presentation (PDF: 2.45M)

"Remaining Relevant in a Changing World"
Mark Lesswing, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, NAR
Learn about the tools, strategies, and trends members need to know to stay relevant in the face of a changing world.

"Remaining Relevant in a Changing World," presented by Mark Lesswing, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer of NAR.

Download Mark's presentation (PDF: 2M)

"Leading Through Change"
Panel discussion facilitated by NAR CEO Dale Stinton
Listen as REALTORSŪ and association leaders address how they dealt with change, overcame obstacles, and learned to embrace change.

A panel facilitated by Dale Stinton for the 2008 Leadership Summit, including panelists Steve Francks, James Fabris, Mark Foreman, Ginger Downs, and Bill Powers.





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