By Mario Pistilli We have all heard the saying, “If I only knew then what I know now.” This is certainly true of my journey in this amazing...
READ MOREVendor Relations: a Director’s Perspective
Oct 31, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli I was asked to write this article by a vendor colleague of mine. She shared with me that a good deal of her mental energy is spent trying to “figure us...
Delegate
Sep 30, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli I have to admit that one of my biggest flaws is effective delegation. It is something I have really been working on in my career and still have a long way...
Difficult Conversations – Asking Questions
Aug 31, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli I reached out to some colleagues asking if they had any ideas for a topic for this article, and the overwhelming response was “difficult conversations.”...
Workplace Diversity – What Can You Do?
Jul 31, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli This issue of ICE with the cover story of diversity in the workplace was planned in late 2019, long before these most recent events including the murder of...
New Approaches to Employee Recognition
Jul 1, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli We all need a pat on the back every once in a while and to know that we are doing a good job. I am sure most of you try and thank your staff during your...
Taking Care of Grandpas
Jun 1, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli I have spent much time when coaching and mentoring others talking about focusing on your personal why. I encourage others to really spend time in being...
COVID Crisis
May 1, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli I am not sure what the situation will be by the time this prints and reaches your hands. It is now March 25, as I sit to think about this. The words are...
Reverse Mentoring
Apr 1, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli With the recent passing of Mr. Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of GE, I thought it a good time to visit the concept of reverse mentoring. Welch...
Wisdom Leading
Mar 1, 2020 | Director’s Cut, Insights, Magazine
By Mario Pistilli There is a plethora of leadership theories and books on leadership out there. Most of you have probably heard of servant leadership, transformational...