MAR Leadership Academy

Session One:

• January 10^th at 10am, MAR Headquarters
• This introductory session will review the goals for the Leadership Academy, its sessions and a brief overview of the REALTOR® organization.
• There will be an interactive session about personality types; how to identify them and work with various types.
• The session will end by 5pm. Dinner will follow with an overnight accommodation for anyone who would like one.
• January 11^th
  • • 9am – 10am at MAR Headquarters
    • Introduction of the Group Projects

Session Two:

• March 7^th – 10am -3pm, MAR Headquarters
• Deep dive into the REALTOR organizations – 3-way agreement

Learn about the incredible resources and brand recognition that the REALTOR® organization provides and evaluate which areas spark your passion.

Session Three:

• May 15^th – 16^th – 2pm start on Monday then full day Tuesday
• Afternoon on Monday, May 15^th
  • Advocacy everywhere: Federal, State and Local issues
  • Deep dive into what is going on at the state house
  • Dinner and overnight accommodation available
• Morning, May 16^th
  • • MAR Board meeting overview
    • Robert’s Rules
    • Time to work on group projects
    • In the afternoon, observe the Board meeting which is scheduled for 1pm – 4pm
    • Happy hour reception with the past presidents

Session Four:

• July 10^th – 10am – 3pm, MAR Headquarters
• Shari Harley, Candid Culture:
• Presentation skills, Leadership skills, How to have a difficult conversation

Session Five:

• Sept 12^th – 9am – Noon
• Conversation on work/life balance with Dr. Robyn Buckley
• Noon – Lunch
• 1pm – 4pm – Observe the MAR Board meeting
• Presentation of Group Projects:
• Oct 17^th at Noon, MAR Headquarters

Presentation of Group Projects to Executive Committee

Session Six:

• November 8^th – 10am – 3pm
• Media training
• What’s next after graduation? A conversation with NAR First Vice President, Kevin Sears
•  Installation/Graduation
• Dec 6^th at 6pm, Location TBD

Applications for the MAR Leadership Academy are invited from interested Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® members. Approximately 15 individuals will be selected to participate in this program. Since the number of participants is limited, applicants who are not selected may be placed on a waiting list and are also encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. Commitment includes the completion of the application. Tuition for the program is $1,000 (includes all training sessions, some meals, all overnight accommodations, and instructional materials for the entire year’s sessions.) Additional costs to the participants will include transportation to and from the meeting sites and minimal expenses which may be incurred while on-site.

The MAR Leadership Academy Selection Committee will include past and current leaders of the REALTOR® organization. The Selection Committee will review applications and interview prospective candidates who may best serve as local, state, or national leaders in the future and are selected based on their business success, their track record of volunteer performance for their local board and/or civic organizations, and their personal integrity. Prospective participants are required to attend an in-person interview at the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® headquarters in Foxborough, MA.

Applications for 2024 Leadership Academy Deans are being accepted until May 1, 2023. Deans will be selected as part of the MAR Committee Selection process. Download application now.