Meet our first featured member of the ICE Editorial Board: Mario Pistilli. Mario is the Administrative Director of Imaging and Imaging Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified as a CRA, CHFP, FACHE, FAHRA and CNMT. Mario has a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine and Chemistry, a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Business Analytics. He was an Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Mario grew up and worked in the Chicago area but currently resides in Southern California. He’s been married to his wife, Suzanne, for 27 years. They enjoy the outdoors in Southern California by hiking, biking, sailing or simply hitting the beach to relax. Mario’s son, T.J., is a senior at Northern Illinois University, where he is studying business management, entrepreneurship and marketing. His family also loves sports of any kind, especially football. They can often be found at local sporting events. When asked about any hobbies or hidden talents, Mario answered, “I secretly unwind by playing video games (still!) and have never outgrown it.”
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Difficult Conversations – Asking Questions
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.” Managing people is a very large part of what we do, and many times those conversations may be...
Workplace Diversity – What Can You Do?
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 Mr. George Floyd. This has served as yet another reminder that racism is still real and...
New Approaches to Employee Recognition
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 rounding. If you are not regularly rounding with your teams, then you need to start. I realize we...
Taking Care of Grandpas
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 clear with themselves about their personal why for their work. I wanted to use this forum to share...
COVID Crisis
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 not coming easily as there is so much to do and so much uncertainty. I, like many of you, am...
