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In Part 2, of the Leadership Lessons webinar series, Krisann Gaiko sits down with leadership experts Donna Summers and Wendy Walker to delve into the profound impact effective leadership has on an organization. This engaging discussion will explore how great leaders not only inspire and drive success within their current teams but also create a magnetic pull that influences employees to follow them to new ventures and companies.
Discover the intricate dynamics of leadership that extend beyond immediate team management to organizational culture, employee retention, and overall company success. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this online event will provide valuable perspectives and actionable insights to elevate your leadership approach and cultivate a thriving environment.
In this session, you'll learn:
- Insights into how leadership styles and behaviors permeate an organization, shaping its culture, employee morale, and operational efficiency.
- Practical techniques that great leaders use to foster a loyal and motivated workforce, reducing turnover rates and encouraging long-term commitment to the organization.
- Why employees often follow effective leaders to new companies, and uncover strategies to leverage this phenomenon for organizational growth and continuity.
Our Speakers
Donna Summers, CPM
President | Gables Residential Management Company
Donna Summers is the President of Gables Residential Management Company, overseeing all aspects of property management, including marketing, training, revenue management, facilities, and operations for a portfolio of over 30,000 multifamily and mixed-use assets.
Donna has nearly 40 years of property management experience. She started her career at Trammell Crow/Gables, where she spent 11 years in a variety of operational roles. She later held key roles at Archstone, Greystar, and First Worthing, where she managed both conventional and student housing projects. She returned to Gables Residential in 2005.
She holds her CPM designation and is a member of the Dallas IREM chapter. She has also served on the Board of Directors and the Legislative Committee for the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas and on the Board of Directors for Apartment Life. Donna currently serves on the Board of Directors for Redemptive Real Estate.
Krisann Gaiko
Senior VP of Content Strategy | Grace Hill
Krisann Gaiko is Grace Hill’s Senior Vice President of Content Strategy. She joined the team in 2018 as Senior Director of Account Management after Grace Hill acquired The Strategic Solution, where she had worked for over 15 years. Krisann has spent her entire career in multifamily, working in various onsite and training roles prior to moving to the supplier partner side.
Krisann is passionate about helping people and consistently ensures that the Grace Hill teams are empowered to serve customers through a consultative approach to employee and property performance. Krisann has a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and two fur babies. To relax, she likes to play the piano and decompress with yoga.
Wendy Rae Walker
Co-Founder | TAM Residential
Wendy Rae Walker is the co-founder of TAM Residential (formerly Topaz Asset Management), a rising leader in managing over 15,000 high-quality conventional and affordable multifamily housing communities.
With over 35 years in the multifamily industry, Wendy Rae began her career as a leasing agent and steadily advanced through the ranks. She is a dynamic speaker and a published author.
Wendy Rae attended the University of Arkansas. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two children and two grandchildren.
She holds CALP and CAPS designations from the National Apartment Association and is a member of the NAA Education Institute faculty.