Leadership Academy
CLICK HERE to Download the Application - Due July 20th
The Leadership Academy aims to provide tools and a knowledge-based foundation to motivate and empower REALTORS® for future leadership positions. Through a series 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 review all applications and 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:
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Two Recommendation Letters (must accompany the application):
- One Recommendation Letter from the applicants Managing Broker
- One Recommendation Letter from a member in good standing who currently serves or has recently served in a leadership role - Minimum one (1) year as a REALTOR® member in good standing
- Minimum of one (1) year serving in a professional or voluntart leadership role
- Availability of time to participate fully in the program
- Potential for leadership demonstratred 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 twelve (12) 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 sessions and homework assignments:
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | 5:00 pm | Submit Headshot & Questionnaire* to Jessica Snyder |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 5:00 pm | Complete Gallup: Clifton Strengths Personality Assessment* |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Welcome Meet & Greet |
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | The Leader in You with Monica Neubauer |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Getting to Know the Association with Carol Seal |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Community Engagement with Habitat for Humanity |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Community Engagement with Snack Packs |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 5:00 pm | Complete reading of The Six Thinking Hats and The Perfect Board |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Meeting Management with Carol Seal |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 pm | City of Chattanooga Council Meeting |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Hamilton County Commission Meeting |
| TBD December 2026 or January 2027 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | NAR's REALTOR® L.E.A.D. – The Vision Course: Executing Your Leadership Vision with Maura Neill |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | 5:00 pm | Complete NAR's C2EX Endorsement & Fairhaven Certification |
| Tuesday-Wednesday, February 9-10, 2027 | All Day | TN REALTORS® Day on the Hill Transportation, Hotel & Meals Provided |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Graduation Celebration |
| TBD February 2027 | 8:30-11:00 am | Honors & Awards Breakfast |
*Materials will be provided to selected applicants at the September 10th Welcome Meet & Greet.