What is the HAR Leadership Academy?
The Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy (HARLA) is a training and development program designed to empower individuals to maximize their leadership potential.
In this dynamic leadership experience, participants will combine individual study, group sessions, and actual project experience to develop their leadership skills. If selected, you will join fellow REALTORS® in a powerful series of retreats, including sessions on leadership skills, team-building exercises, procedures for goal-setting, personal profile analysis, network building and improving communication skills.
Tricia Nekota
2020 President
Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
“The Academy is developed to enhance, spark, and challenge any diverse leader both personally and professionally. The largest added bonus was the special bonds created within the group.”
John Harris
2019 President
Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS®
“Whomever once said that leaders are simply born that way was misguided. This locally-crafted curriculum explores theoretical and real-life examples that continually challenge and improve the skill set of those who choose to lead their industry, company and/or community organizations.”
Jenny Brady
2019 President
Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
“Examining our own styles of leadership and
communication and how to employ that in our
everyday activities has been so worthwhile to me.”
2021 Program
All 2021 sessions will be held virtually with exception to the Graduation Day Ceremony on October 28, 2021.
WELCOME & ORIENTATION (MAY 18, 2021)
Get acquainted with the virtual program, fellow students, and facilitators. The session will also include Zoom etiquette training.
SESSION 1 (JUNE 8, 9, AND 10, 2021)
Two days of DISC training and one day devoted to the REALTOR® Leadership Program where students will increase their institutional knowledge and strengthen their leadership skills. The session includes powerful tools that should be included in every leader’s toolbox, such as public speaking, how to conduct a meeting, and incorporating our culture.
SESSION 2 (AUGUST 10, 11 AND 12, 2021)
Students will learn to identify and leverage their strengths for positive results, as well as gain knowledge about the different styles of leadership. Training will include a mock meeting, finding your strengths, and the mechanics of speech.
SESSION 3 (OCTOBER 26, 27 AND 28, 2021)
Students will be provided with the final set of practical tools to assist them in becoming successful leaders such as sharpening skills on public speaking, media training, and team projects.
Application Process
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
REALTOR® members who are interested in sharpening their leadership skills to help them exert a strong, positive influence on the future of the REALTORS® organization and in their profession.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the "Register Now" button to begin the online application. The deadline to submit is April 16, 2021.
