Webinar
(Link will be emailed the day before the event)
Leading Yourself Before Leading Others
July 1, 2026, MCHRA Monthly Virtual Meeting
11:45AM CST - 1PM CST
Summary
This session explores why leaders and teams win, what sets these leaders apart, and how HR professionals are mirrors for the organizations they serve. We’ll explore that championship teams are not built on talent alone, rather through leadership, emotional control, accountability and culture. HR leaders will gain actionable strategies to lead themselves first, and create stronger, and healthier workplace cultures.
Objectives
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand how leadership behavior directly influences workplace culture, morale, accountability, and retention.
- Recognize the connection between emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership effectiveness under pressure.
- Identify common leadership traps that create burnout, disengagement, confusion, and operational fatigue.
- Learn how emotional reactions, communication style, and consistency shape team trust and performance.
- Explore practical techniques for leading with composure during high-pressure situations.
About the Speaker - Alan Walsh

With over two decades of leadership in the multifamily industry, Alan Walsh specializes in the intersection of culture and commerce. Currently leading People Operations at Advenir Azora, as the Chief People and Culture Officer, Alan moves beyond HR theory to create workplaces built on accountability, clarity, and "white glove" internal service. From culture transformation to strategic coaching, his work is defined by a commitment to turning people-first strategies into measurable business impact. He is a decisive advisor to executive teams and a dedicated advocate for leadership that empowers every team member to feel valued and challenged.
Follow Allan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-walsh-a947723a/

This program is approved for 1 recertification credit through SHRM and HRCI.
Mid Cities HR Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
All online reservations are due by close of business the day before the meeting. Online registration will be closed at that time.
Cancellations & Payments:
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