Leadership Academy

CLICK HERE to Download the Application - Due OCT 15

The Leadership Academy aims to provide tools and a knowledge-based foundation to motivate and empower REALTORS® for future leadership positions. Through a series of 3-4 hour sessions, electives, and team building activities, participants gain:

  • Knowledge-based foundation for personal leadership growth.
  • Enhanced professionalism and industry knowledge.
  • Greater awareness of all three levels of the Association (local, state, and national)
SELECTION PROCESS

The Leadership Development Committee will invite each applicant to an informational interview, to confirm mutual expectations. Following the informational interviews, the Leadership Development Committee will make a recommendation to Board of Directors, who makes the final determination regarding participants.

Qualifications

In reviewing applications, the Leadership Development Committee weighs and considers:

  • Broker Recommendation Letter (must accompany the application)
  • Minimum two (2) years as a REALTOR® member in good standing
  • Interest in serving in a volunteer leadership role
  • Availability of time to participate fully in the program
  • Potential for leadership demonstrated through involvement in community groups and the REALTOR® association
Class Size

To allow meaningful networking and learning, the Board of Directors will consider the overall make-up of the class and seek to select a worthy and diverse group of participants. To maximize the experience for all participants, the class size is projected to be fifteen (15) participants.

Tuition & Time Commitment

Those members selected to participate in the class will be required to pay a $175 tuition fee to offset the costs of classes, speakers, materials, and activities.

Curriculum

Participants will be expected to complete/participate in the following (all sessions to be schedule during the 1st half of 2025):

  • Kickoff Meet & Greet
  • 9 Sessions (3-4 hours each), including any prerequisite reading or assignments. Topics include: DISCprofile, Communication & Leadership Skills, REALTOR® Party, Getting to Know the Association,Diversity, Executing Your Leadership Vision, REALTORS®’ in the Community, Volunteering w/ ourCommunity Partners (Habitat and Snack Packs), & a Team Building Activity
  • TN REALTORS®’ Day on the Hill (February 12 , 2025) transportation provided
  • NAR’s Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Certification
  • NAR’s Fairhaven Certification (online fair housing simulation)
  • One committee meeting, of your choosing
  • Informational Exit Interview
  • Graduation Celebration