Stephanie White and Christy Guy after completing the AE Mentor Program
Stephanie White and Christy Guy

Stepping into an association executive role may be everything you thought it would be— only a lot harder.

That’s why Christy Guy, CEO of Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®, is glad she embraced the National Association of REALTORS®’ AE Mentor program—as a mentee working with her former CEO, Stephanie S. White, CRB, RCE, now at Arkansas REALTORS®.

“As a leader, it is important to know that you can’t and shouldn’t do everything.

“Stephanie helped me to overcome my thoughts on being uncomfortable with delegation. It turned out to be a chance for me to allow my team to develop new skills. Approaching the thought process this way allowed me to not feel like I was pawning my work on others, but rather providing them with an opportunity. [Mentorship] turned out to be a way to guide my team, learn my team members’ strengths and invest in them.”

AE Mentor Program

The AE Mentor Program allows new AEs, or those who are experiencing challenges, to connect with seasoned AEs for guidance, advice, and support.

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