01/13/2026
1 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenter: Maria Pietroforte, CPM®, NAAEI Faculty
Stepping into leadership - especially when leading former peers - comes with unique challenges. This session will guide you through building credibility, setting healthy boundaries, and leveraging influence to establish trust. You’ll also gain a practical 90-day plan for early wins that set the stage for long-term success while maintaining strong relationships.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify strategies to build credibility and establish trust when transitioning from peer to leader.
- Define and apply boundaries that support effective leadership while preserving professional relationships.
- Develop a 90-day action plan to achieve early leadership successes and demonstrate value.
With three decades in various sectors of multifamily, Maria offers a distinctive combination of leadership and expertise. She has held influential positions as President of Tribute Properties, Move.com, Kettler, and E&S Ring, successfully elevating these companies to the forefront of their industries.
Maria loves continuous learning, which inspired her to work not only in conventional housing, but affordable, military, senior and student. She is renowned within multifamily not only for her infectious positive energy but also for her unwavering commitment to prioritizing people.
Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She boasts an impressive list of certifications including IREM Certified Property Manager, Certified Defense Property Manager, National Apartment Association Advanced Facilitator, and NAAEI faculty member.