2026 SAL Leadership Series

This series takes place over multiple days: 

• Virtual class dates/time: April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug. 13; 10:00 am-12:00 pm EST.
• In-person class date/time: Sept. 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm EST. 

Elevate Your Leadership. Empower Your Team. Shape the Future.

The SAL Leadership Series empowers experienced multifamily leaders to expand their leadership effectiveness and step into visionary, next-level leadership. Designed to evolve with the needs of the industry, this program provides practical tools, relevant insights, and proven strategies to help leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, build high-performing teams, and drive long-term success across their communities and organizations.

Program Highlights:

• Five (5) Virtual Interactive Learning Sessions – April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug. 13 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST)
• Between Session Virtual Community of Practice Meetings – One (1) hour each; scheduled based on participant availability
• Exclusive In-Person SAL Visionary Leadership Capstone at the Indiana Apartment Association (IAA) Conference Room – Sept. 3 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST)

Who Should Enroll?

Property Managers, Regional Managers, and other leaders who… 

• Have a growth mindset and a commitment to developing their emotional intelligence and leadership capacity
• Are ready to move beyond day-to-day management into strategic, visionary leadership
• Are seeking proven tools to engage their teams, elevate performance, and drive meaningful results

A Legacy of Leadership

Originally created in 2008 to honor Sally A. Lentz-Crouse, a trailblazer in the multifamily industry, this program continues her legacy of mentorship, leadership, and career transformation. Featuring five (5) high-impact virtual workshops and an in-person leadership capstone, this annual series is designed to shape the next generation of growth-minded multifamily leaders.

Dr. Pamela Carrington Rotto, a business growth and leadership coach with Markay Advisors and former property management executive, is partnering with IAA to develop and deliver this refreshed SAL Leadership Series: Mindful Leadership at Every Level.

Enroll today and earn your IAA SAL Visionary Leadership Certificate!

Cost:

Member: $750 Workshop & Capstone

Non-Member: $1,050 Workshop & Capstone

Session 1: Unlocking the Power of Multipliers with Emotional Intelligence

Are you maximizing your team’s potential or unintentionally holding them back? Great leaders do not succeed by having all the answers. They succeed by developing the emotional intelligence and leadership mindset that bring out the best in others. In this session, inspired by Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers, you will explore a powerful leadership approach that unlocks team potential, increases engagement, and strengthens performance. You will learn how to multiply your impact by shifting from managing tasks to empowering people, building trust, and creating an environment where your team thinks, contributes, and takes ownership.

Note: Be sure to complete your Multipliers Assessment in advance and bring it with you to our first session!

Session 2: Leading with Vision and Values

Are you leading with clarity and purpose, or simply managing tasks? Great leaders do more than set goals. They establish a clear vision, model core values, and help their teams understand why their work matters. Building on the Multipliers mindset from Session 1, this session will help you clarify your leadership values, align team priorities with organizational goals, and strengthen ownership across your team. You will develop a more visionary leadership approach that connects daily work to a bigger purpose. With a clear vision and strong values, your team will operate with greater clarity, alignment, and ownership.

Session 3: Mastering Time for Strategic Leadership

Are you leading proactively or constantly putting out fires? Great leaders do not just manage time. They invest it strategically to develop their teams and drive results. Building on the visionary leadership and values alignment from Session 2, this session equips you with practical time management strategies to balance daily operational demands with long-term leadership impact. You will learn how to make intentional trade-offs, prioritize what truly moves the business forward, and reduce unnecessary pressure. The result is greater focus, stronger communication, and a team that gets the work done.

Session 4: The Power of Delegation - Empowering Your Team for Success

Are you leading at the right level or doing too much yourself? Great leaders do not just complete tasks. They elevate their teams by delegating intentionally and creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and growth. Building on strategic time management and leadership presence from Session 3, this session equips you with practical skills to delegate with clarity and confidence. You will learn how to assign responsibility effectively, set clear expectations, and provide the right level of support. The result is stronger ownership across your team, better decisions at every level, and more capacity for you to lead where you are truly needed.

Session 5: Productive Conflict - Turning Tension into Momentum

Are you truly developing your team or just managing their performance? High performing teams do not avoid tension. They learn how to use it well. Building on the Multipliers mindset and the foundation of developed in earlier sessions, this session focuses on how leaders engage in conflict in ways that strengthen, rather than fracture, their teams. You will learn to distinguish between productive, unproductive, and destructive conflict and understand how each one shapes team culture and results. You will explore how conflict shows up in real conversations, how communication styles influence engagement, and how leaders either elevate or shut down honest dialogue. The result is stronger decisions, faster alignment, and a team that can handle tough conversations and move forward together.

Session 6: Leadership in Action - Coaching for Growth and Lasting Impact

Are you ready to turn your leadership growth into lasting impact? Great leaders do not just oversee work. They grow people. They use coaching to build capability, confidence, and long-term success. This special capstone session brings the SAL Visionary Leadership Series together with a strong focus on coaching as a core leadership skill. You will learn how to use everyday conversations to develop your team, strengthen engagement, and improve performance. You will practice asking better questions, giving meaningful feedback, and supporting growth in ways that help people think more clearly, take greater ownership, and build confidence in their work.

In the final portion of this session, you will integrate what you have learned across the series into a clear and personal leadership approach. You will identify what you want to carry forward, what you want to change, and how you will continue to grow beyond the program. You will leave with a practical action plan and a renewed sense of purpose for the impact you want to have on your team, your organization, and your career.

This final session will take place at the IAA Education Center on Sept. 3 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST). Plan to attend in person!

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: In order to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEC's), viewers must attend the live in-person or virtual class. No credit will be earned from watching the recording posted to our website following the class. Attendees are encouraged to turn on their video camera and participate in any poll questions/open discussion from the speaker(s). Credit hours are based on webinar duration.