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NAR Leadership Summit 2008

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 below to jump directly to the presentations.

  • "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 Video

    Listen as Charles McMillan, 2009 NAR President, shares his agenda and priorities with the leadership of the REALTOR® organization.

  • Economic Update

    Lawrence Yun, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, NAR gives an overview of the economic environment and its implications for real estate.

  • 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 REALTORS®. Learn ideas on ways to make your leadership year a big success.

  • Tool-Time (part 1) - (part 2)

    REALTORS® 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.

  • 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.

  • REALTOR® Update

    Errol Samuelson, President, REALTOR.com®. Find out about the exciting new REALTOR.com®.

  • 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.

  • Leading Through Change

    Panel discussion facilitated by NAR CEO Dale Stinton. Listen as REALTORS® and association leaders address how they dealt with change, overcame obstacles, and learned to embrace change.

United Toward Tomorrow

Keynote Address Video

Economic Update

Stay Cool, Let It Fly, and Other Simple Words of Leadership Wisdom from Jake and Rocket of Life Is Good.

Tool-Time (part 1)

Tool-Time (part 2)

How to Get More Accomplished and Have Fun Doing It

REALTOR.com® Update

Remaining Relevant in a Changing World

Leading Through Change