
In this month’s episode, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, discuss what it’s like for people to work in “war” vs. “peace” times – peace times being normal times that provide the standard daily obstacles as opposed war times – being an enormous and stressful obstacle that associates must face (like COVID-19).
Jul 11, 2022
10 min

It’s an age-old question – does having a leadership title really make you a leader? In episode #6 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, review the importance of “leaving your ego at the door” in business and in life. They also share some personal stories that highlight the importance of self-awareness and the difference between leading by example vs. making demands. They also talk about how being humble is the ‘common denominator’ of effective leadership skills.
Jun 6, 2022
22 min

In the first episode of season 2 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, discuss the foundations of what makes people “successful” and how they define what that success is. They also share some personal experiences that tie to how and why effective leadership is the catalyst for positive culture and top-tier businesses.
May 10, 2022
16 min

In episode #4 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian, dive deep on empathy and what it means to truly care about your employees, team and other people in general. They define empathy as the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their place – and how that relates to business and in life. The Get on Board podcast is a leadership podcast that will help you discover leadership wisdom through thoughtful and real conversations. Join your host and FirstService Residential, president, Michael Mendillo, as he shares perspective on culture, people and what being a great leader truly means.
Apr 11, 2022
24 min

In episode #3 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian, uncover how acquisitions play a role in shaping culture for the “long game”. They also discuss how having a growth mindset can lead to increased collaboration and creativity among teams and companies. The Get on Board podcast is a leadership podcast that will help you discover leadership wisdom through thoughtful and real conversations. Join your host and FirstService Residential, president, Michael Mendillo, as he shares perspective on culture, people and what being a great leader truly means.
Mar 8, 2022
15 min

In the latest episode of the Get On Board podcast (and continuation from episode #1), Michael -- and guests Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian -- continue to explore some fundamental principles of building and maintaining culture, as well as toxic situations that can create a negative environment for employees and teammates. The Get on Board podcast is a leadership podcast that will help you discover leadership wisdom through thoughtful and real conversations. Join your host and FirstService Residential, president, Michael Mendillo, as he shares perspective on culture, people and what being a great leader truly means.
Feb 7, 2022
13 min

The Get on Board podcast is a leadership podcast that will help you discover leadership wisdom through thoughtful and real conversations. Join your host and FirstService Residential, president, Michael Mendillo, as he shares perspective on culture, people and what being a great leader truly means. In the first episode of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo discusses the importance of a positive culture is created within a company and covers the idea that, even if a company doesn’t mean to create one, a culture will always exist. Michael also explores ways in which leaders can approach shaping a positive company culture with his two guests, Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian. The trio discusses the importance of honesty, how to emphasize transparency, values and ideals that challenge an organization’s culture and more!
Jan 4, 2022
10 min