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2025–26 Leadership Academy: Applications Now Open!
APPLY BY OCTOBER 31
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
TLTA’s Alex H. Halff Leadership Academy is designed to identify, inspire, and equip the next generation of leaders in the Texas title industry. Now entering its tenth year, the program has graduated more than 450 professionals who are making an impact in their companies, communities, and throughout TLTA.
This immersive experience blends professional development with practical, title-industry-focused learning. Participants strengthen their leadership and communication skills, gain insight from some of the industry’s most respected professionals, and build a statewide network of peers and mentors who continue to support each other long after graduation.
Don’t miss your chance to join this powerful community of emerging leaders — applications are open now through October 31, 2025.
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This year's program includes four sessions from December 2025 until April 2026, combining in-person and virtual learning experiences. Class size is limited.
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Program Topics
The 2025–2026 Leadership Academy helps participants grow and expand the skills necessary to be a leader within their company, the industry, and TLTA.
A PREVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED
- Leadership and management skills
- Communication and influence
- Executive presence and confidence
- Emotional intelligence and resilience
- Building and leading healthy teams
- Innovation and service-driven leadership
- Navigating conflict and courageous conversations
- Experiences of successful title industry leaders
- Paths to TLTA leadership
- History and structure of the title industry
What Makes TLTA’s Leadership Academy Different?
Statewide Connections
Build your network with title professionals from across Texas — peers, mentors, and future leaders you can lean on for years to come.
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Expert Speakers
Learn from nationally recognized speakers like Anne Grady, and Dr. Trey Guinn — and hear directly from TLTA Board members, past presidents, and industry icons.
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Meaningful Book Studies
Dive into bestsellers like Mind Over Moment, Unreasonable Hospitality, and Communication Essentials — each tied to a live discussion led by the author or facilitator.
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Real-World Learning
Experience practical, high-energy sessions that focus on leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence — built specifically for title professionals.
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2025-26 Session Schedule
SESSION I: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
In-person kick-off session (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) in San Antonio, held in conjunction with the
Texas Land Title Institute*
SESSION II: Building Resilient Leaders
FEBRUARY 2026
Zoom session
SESSION III: Innovation, Influence, and Unreasonable Hospitality
MARCH 2026
Zoom session
SESSION IV: Leadership in Action
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL12-14, 2026
Participants should plan to arrive on Sunday, April 12 and be ready for an early start on Monday morning. Programming takes place Monday and Tuesday, April 13–14 at The Otis Hotel in Austin.
*Institute registration not required or included
Participating in Leadership Academy is hands down the best decision I’ve made to grow in my title industry career! From developing professional and personal soft skills to growing my industry network and knowledge, I feel this all-in-one program has empowered me and laid the foundation to allow me to be a future industry leader.
—Paige Naumann, Leadership Academy Graduate
Application Details
Complete and submit the enrollment application by October 31, 2025.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by November 5. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone striving to advance their career or already in a leadership position who wants to grow their leadership skills. Typical ages of past participants range from 25-50, with an average age of 35.
Registration Fee
$825 for members (non-member pricing available upon request).
The registration fee includes the Leadership Academy curriculum and meals for in-person events. Travel and hotel costs are not covered and are the participants' responsibility. Payment is due upon notification of acceptance to the program.
Alex H. Halff
Alex H. Halff’s title industry career began in 1955 with Alamo Title Company—the San Antonio company his father founded. Beginning in the abstract plant in 1955, Alex became President of the company in 1970 and eventually retired as Chairman in 1999.
Alex served as President of TLTA from 1977-78 and was honored in 1985 with TLTA’s prestigious Title Person of the Year award. In 2008, he was awarded an honorary membership to the association for his many contributions to the association and the land title industry in Texas.
In 2011 the TLTA Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve the development of the Alex H. Halff Leadership Academy. Several members had contacted TLTA following Alex’s death looking for special ways to recognize him and his outstanding contributions to the industry and the association. The naming of the Leadership Academy was a fitting tribute, as Alex served as a mentor to many title professionals and had a lasting and profound influence on many of our active volunteers.