LILI Class 2026

“Leadership in Life” – New Class Begins June 12

A new NAIFA Leadership in Life Institute (LILI) class is now taking applications – with classes to begin June 12 in Ocala.

Why LILI? 70% of all graduates report a measurable increase in growth of their business. What can you expect from LILI?

• Creative and effective methods to develop and execute a business plan

• Tools and techniques that enhance your practice

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced personal vision and mission statements and guiding principles

• Improved professional and personal relationships

• Increased understanding of one's self

• Long-lasting bonds with classmates and LILI Alumni

The course offers:

• The best in leadership and personal-development thinking
• Tools to improve your practice and create a business plan
• Increased understanding of self and improved interpersonal relationships
• Expanded professional network and opportunities for growth through LILI alumni programs
• Leadership opportunities in NAIFA
• The One Page Business Plan® by Jim Horan
• The Kolb Learning Style Inventory
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – the #1 predictor of success in business and leadership. Learn what your EQ is and how to increase it.
• Credibility by James Kouzes and Barry Posner – all new and revised edition with sharpened focus on how leaders earn and sustain credibility
• Study of Jim Collins’ entire body of work on Good to Great companies, what drove some to fail, and others to thrive in uncertain times

REQUIREMENTS: Students must be a NAIFA member in good standing, attend all six one-day classes (June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6), complete the required assignments, and pay the tuition.

Class sizes are small, usually 6 to 12 students and are led by certified moderators -- so space is limited. This class will be moderated by past NAIFA-Florida President Steve Saladino, and co-moderated by past NAIFA President Bryon Holz.

“This class was so much more than I expected. It was more about personal growth. LILI pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped direct my path towards self-discovery…Everyone has greatness inside them, sometimes we just need the right environment to tap into it and then see how deep we can dig to uncover it.” – Cheryl Canzanella, LUTCF, CLU, CHSNC.

For an overview of NAIFA’s LILI program, go to: NAIFA's Leadership in Life Institute For registration information, go: NAIFA | NAIFA Florida LILI Course (In-Person). For more specific information regarding the class in Florida which begins May 1, contact NAIFA-Florida LILI chair Alicia Burst-Longo, at Alicia@appsjax.com.