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2026 Leadership Academy Application & Instructions

Applications will now be submitted through the Kaleidoscope platform.

What is Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscope is an online awards management platform and marketplace. This platform will be used to:

  • Apply for the 2026 Leadership Academy
  • Upload your 60-90 second video in any format
  • Send professional references easily

Detailed instructions, FAQ’s and short videos are available within the platform on how to complete your application, instructions on how to upload your video and submit professional references.   

The application deadline is February 13, 2025.

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Application Submission Requirements:

Introductory Video

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Video Submission

In a 60-90 second self-shot video, please describe why you want to be a part of the Leadership Academy program and what makes you the ideal candidate.

Upload your video within the application portal. The process is simple and all types of video formats are now accepted.  Detailed instructions are provided in the application portal.

Sample questions are available for your use.

Your video will only be viewed by the 2025 NAR Leadership Academy Advisory Group and staff.

Sample Video Questions

  1. How would you describe yourself to someone who doesn’t know you?
  2. If you had an hour with any person (past or present) who would it be and what would you ask them?
  3. What is one thing you are most proud of (personally or professionally) and why?
  4. How would you describe your leadership style?
  5. What techniques have you used to motivate a team, group or person when they were unmotivated?
  6. How do goals help you become a better leader?
  7. Give us an example of how you handle disagreements on your team.

Professional References

Select three (3) professional references from any of the following categories:

  • Current or past local and/or state association executive
  • Current or past local and/or state REALTOR® officer
  • Current or past officers from NAR’s affiliates, societies, and councils
  • Current or past officers from community organizations
  • Current or past officers from real estate multicultural organizations

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Instructions for Completing the Application

1. Please answer all the questions on the application.

2. Your application must be submitted through Kaleidoscope.

3. Three (3) professional references are required with your application from the following categories:

  • Current or past local and/or state association executive
  • Current or past local and/or state REALTOR® officer
  • Current or past officers from NAR’s affiliates, societies, and councils
  • Current or past officers from community organizations
  • Current or past officers from real estate multicultural organizations

4. You will not be able to submit your application until all three (3) references are received.

5. You can track the submission of your references within your application in Kaleidoscope.

6. You will receive an email on your application status no later than August 15, 2025.

7. Proof of attendance at educational events or background information is not required BUT may be requested. We reserve the right to audit any or all documentation.

8. Please print a copy of your application for your records before submitting.

9. You MUST press the "submit" button at the end of the application to submit your completed application to NAR. A completed application will include the following:

  • 60-90 second video
  • Three professional references

Important note: Attendance at all sessions is necessary to graduate. Please review the 2026 session dates (in-person and virtual sessions) before applying.

Participants who have an unexcused absence for more than a full day of one session will be dropped from the program and encouraged to reapply. Selection for subsequent year's program cannot be guaranteed. Academy social events are for business networking, so please respect that invitations to Academy functions are intended for participants only, unless otherwise noted or approved.

The application deadline is February 13, 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to narla@nar.realtor.