April 2021

  • 6 Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty
  • It's Official: Our Annual Conference Will Be Held Live Aug. 9-11
  • Stewart Names Jose Menendez Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners and Business Development Officer
  • In Memoriam
  • A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
  • Virtual Title 101: Primer on Title Insurance Fundamentals Taught by Experienced Title Pros - May 18 - 20, 2021
  • On-Demand Webinars

6 Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty

Harvard Business Review | April 26, 2021
If there was ever any doubt about the importance of a leader’s ability to navigate change, uncertainty, and disruption, the emergence of the global pandemic in 2020 made this necessity abundantly clear. And while we all hope to avoid future pandemics, one thing is certain — we cannot avoid ever-increasing complexity.

The leaders we work with often report feeling stuck, ill-equipped, or overwhelmed as they face the growing challenges of their roles. Understandably, it’s easy to feel this way when the complexity of our world has surpassed our “complexity of mind,” as Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey describe in their book, Immunity to Change. To put this in concrete terms, computing power has increased more than a trillion-fold since the mid 1950’s, but our brains remain unchanged.

In order to effectively lead others in increasing complexity, leaders must first learn to lead themselves. Although each leader faces their own unique circumstances, we have observed six strategies that accelerate your ability to continually learn, evolve, and navigate progressively more complex challenges:
  • Embrace the Discomfort of Not Knowing
  • Distinguish Between Complicated and Complex
  • Let Go of Perfectionism
  • Resist Oversimplifications and Quick Conclusions
  • Don’t Go It Alone
  • Zoom Out
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It's Official: Our Annual Conference Will Be Held Live Aug. 9-11

Save Money With Our Special Lock-It-In Rate Through May 12
TLTA | April 26, 2021
The tentative schedule for our upcoming Annual Conference and Business Meeting Aug. 9-11 is available now. We're gathering in person this year, so we'll have all your favorite live conference activities, including our Bert Massey Classic Golf Tournament and TLTAPAC Fundraiser, agent and underwriter section meetings, President's Evening and TLTAPAC auction, and more.

Register now and save money with our Lock-It-In-Rate through May 12!
 

 
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Stewart Names Jose Menendez Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners and Business Development Officer

Stewart Title announced that Jose Menendez is joining the Dallas/Fort Worth Commercial Services team as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners and Business Development Officer. Menendez previously served as Stewart’s National Director for Multi-cultural Markets and a Commercial Sales Representative for Stewart Title of San Antonio.
 
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In Memoriam

William Patrick Dougher

January 4, 1954 - April 14, 2021
 Pat Dougher worked for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. Prior to that he worked for Universal Land Title Company of Texas, which was purchased by WFG National Title Company of Texas.
 
Read Pat's Obituary »
 

Melvin Bateman, Jr.

May 14, 1946 - January 13, 2021
 Melvin founded East Texas Title Company in Athens in June 1983.
 
Read Melvin's Obituary »
 

Helen C. Ginger

December 11, 1952 - April 2, 2021
 Helen was a published author, mother, and Dave Ginger’s wife. Dave was President of TLTA 2003-04.
 
Read Helen's Obituary »
 

Jocelyn Kay White

March 9, 1953 - April 18, 2021
 Jocelyn was a popular television personality in the Metroplex, and Kim Seal's wife. Kim was President of TLTA 1986-87.
 
Read Jocelyn's Obituary » 

A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members

Agent Members

Ascendant National Title, LLC        
Contact: Mike Rubin        
2400 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 560
Plano, TX 75093        
972.682.2700        
[email protected]    
 
eTitle, LLC        
Contact: Sharon Ferrell        
19 Briar Hollow Ln., Ste. 110
Houston, TX 77027        
713.808.9062        
[email protected]        
www.etitletx.com
 
Security & Guaranty Title Co.        
Contact: Hall Henderson        
3611 North St., Ste. 110
Nacogdoches, TX 75961        
936.720.7101        
[email protected]
www.sgtitle.com
 
Hooks Title & Abstract Co.        
Contact: Caleigh Spence        
245 Crocker
Kountze, TX 77625        
409.246.3447        
[email protected] 
www.hookstitle.com
 

Associate Members

City of Houston Legal Department
Real Estate Division
Contact: Jennifer Reeder-Cannady
900 Babgy, 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
832.393.6491
[email protected]
www.houstontx.gov/legal    

Mann Phillips, PLLC        
Contact: Rex Mann        
1717 St. James Place, Ste. 205
Houston, TX 77056
713.242.1124
[email protected]
www.mannphillipspllc.com

Virtual Title 101: Primer on Title Insurance Fundamentals Taught by Experienced Title Pros - May 18 - 20, 2021

If you have less than two years of experience in the title industry or you're a title professional looking to expand your basic industry knowledge, Title 101: An Introduction to Title Insurance in Texas is the program for you, and it's being presented virtually May 18-20, 2021.
 
This seminar covers everything from basic property concepts to post-closing issues to ethical standards. You can review the schedule to learn more about the topics covered. 
 
If you're planning to register you or your employees for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn industry fundamentals from top title pros, save money by registering now with our early bird rate, which expires May 10.
 

 
Flexible Virtual Format
  • Spread out over three days to allow for more time for students to juggle work and home life
  • Convenient, pre-recorded sessions allow students to complete their daily assignments within an allotted time at their own pace
  • Daily live, interactive Q&A session with all faculty
  • Self-testing of curriculum at the end of each day’s assignment
 
Continuing Education Hours
10 hours of General Escrow credit and 1 hour Escrow Ethics credit (pending TDI approval)
 
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In addition to the live webinars listed below, you have access to our library of more than 80 On-Demand webinars and videos covering the title industry topics you need to earn continuing education credits and stay ahead of the curve on the latest industry trends!