NAHB Leadership Training Program Prepares for an All-New Cohort in 2025

The NAHB Federation continues to grow, and preparing its current and future member leaders for success is a top priority. As part of that initiative, the NAHB Leadership Academy was established in 2024 to further sharpen the leadership skills of NAHB members who aspire to take on larger roles.

The yearlong training program brought together a cohort of select members from across the country for a series of in-depth sessions — both virtual and in-person.

“The sessions were some of the most beneficial and educational opportunities that I have had the privilege to attend,” said Connie Stokes, of the Stillwater (Okla.) Home Builders Association. “They were so well thought out and well planned. I learned a great deal and met some amazing individuals!”

Because the program was such a success, a second cohort will be assembled for 2025. NAHB will kick off the 2025 Leadership Academy in February during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The kick-off will be the first of five in-person events throughout the year.

Some of the key areas the academy will focus on include:

• Guiding participants to identify and refine their unique leadership style.
• Building upon participants’ previous leadership experience and learning how to effectively apply those skills to serve the industry.
• Expanding participants’ understanding of the NAHB Federation and how they can make an impact through leadership.

The cohort will collaborate to not only develop their personal leadership skills, but also to help educate the next generation of leaders who are just starting their national experience with NAHB. Academy participants will assist in leading portions of the NAHB New Attendee Workshops during the NAHB leadership meetings.

Those who would like to participate in the Leadership Academy should already have some leadership experience and be active in NAHB committees, councils, events or similar activities.

Participants will also need to commit to attend all virtual Leadership Academy events in addition to the five in-person sessions throughout the year. (NAHB will reimburse a portion of the attendees’ travel expenses.)

Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, Jan. 15. Learn more at nahb.org/academy.