Leadership Institute

The Iowa Association of REALTORS Leadership Institute consists of 6 days of high-quality sessions designed to nurture future industry, community and real estate leaders.

The Leadership Institute is focused on improving communication skills, business relationships, association knowledge, industry trends, meeting management, collaboration and diversity. This course is excellent for local association leaders as well as those that have aspirations to become leaders at the state level. National speakers, content matter experts and facilitation by IAR staff make this an engaging and highly-sought after program.

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed especially for President-Elects of local boards/associations in Iowa that will be serving as President in 2025, as well as potential Ambassadors and those wishing to run for an IAR Leadership position.  

Due to the special nature of this program, there is limited space available. IAR will make every effort to host all sessions in person unless otherwise noted. Participants must attend all sessions. Without approval of absence prior to the start of IAR Leadership Institute, barring illness or emergency, participants that miss sessions will be dismissed from the program. IARLI will be capped at 20 participants. Each board or association will be guaranteed 1 participant. If a local board or association does not have an applicant, other local or state leaders will be considered.

Leadership Topics

Collaboration and open, honest dialogue is critical for the success of this program. The attendees will get to know each other very well during this program. Past attendees have told us the relationships built have been one of the most powerful components of the Leadership Institute.  

A variety of topics will be covered during the program. 

  • Managing a board or committee meeting. Mock meetings and practical application of meeting management techniques. 
  • Identifying and leveraging your strengths to become a stronger leader. 
  • Strengthening relationships with fellow leaders.
  • Handling crucial conversations with board members and other leaders. 
  • Spokesperson Training - becoming a better presenter, speaker and facilitator. 
  • Media Training - How to best answer phone or in-person interview questions.
  • Fostering a culture that embraces and relies on diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Learning about the Industry Tech Trends and potential impact on real estate. 

Schedule and Tuition

The program will be 6 days spread out through the fall and winter. Participants must attend all sessions.

Applications due by June 15, 2024. 

Schedule for Fall and Winter 2024

Tuesday, September 24: Clifton Strengths & Social Event
Wednesday, September 25: Meeting Management & Robert's Rules

Wednesday, October 16: IARLI Social at Iowa Realtors Convention

Wednesday, October 30: Spokesperson Training & Social Event
Thursday, October 31: REALTOR®/Industry Issues

Tuesday, December 3: Leadership Involvement at the State & National Level & Social Event
Wednesday, December 4:  Advocacy, Legislation & the importance of RPAC & Capitol Tour

February 5: Recognition On Stage at Capitol Conference Hill Day Luncheon 

Tuition

Tuition for the program is $500 and includes all instruction, lunches, and a dinner with a networking opportunity following the first night of each session.   Please apply below. 

Recognition

Graduates of the Leadership Institute will be recognized during Capitol Conference each February in Des Moines. 

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Candidates - Please discuss participating in this program with the Executive Officer of your local board/association. 

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