Footsteps of My Father

Everything I Know About Management I Learned From My Dad

By Anthony Rino

About The Book:
In Footsteps of My Father, author Anthony Rino offers managers a refreshing, down-to-earth look at the basic concepts of business management, as he shares a lifetime of simple wisdom from his Italian immigrant father.

Finding a mentor… Building a network…Taking care of employees… Knowing how to “leave it at the office”… Just a few of the practical, yet infinitely valuable lessons that Rino has learned and cleverly communicates to readers through insightful parallels to his father’s experiences as a small business owner.

This unassuming book cuts through the complicated management philosophies of our day to not only enlighten readers about the realities of the corporate workplace, but to also open their eyes to what is most valuable in life.

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Recently, I took a trip to the beach with my family. It was late in the afternoon and not particularly sunny, so the area was deserted and quiet – ideal for a peaceful stroll down the long stretch of sand. After I had walked a few hundred feet, I turned around to see my four-year-old son enthusiastically trying to follow in my sandy footprints. Obviously at a disadvantage with his small stature, he was not very accurate in his task. His stride was much shorter than mine, so he would take many extra running steps in order to make the leap to my next footprint. Looking back on the tracks of his journey, I saw anything but a perfect path, but this “follow-the-leader” game served its purpose. You see, if my son had gone too far to the left he would have been in danger from the incoming tide. And if he had gone too far to the right, he would have found himself walking on the rocks, and his journey would have been, to say the least, very uncomfortable. But as long as he stayed within my footprints, he was safe. He may not have followed my path with great accuracy, but he used it as a guide, and it kept him on course.

This experience paints the picture of what a mentor’s role is all about. A mentor is one who leads by example, shows you the way, and keeps you on course. A mentor has the capability to help make the journey less dangerous and perhaps a little more comfortable. He or she doesn’t do the job for you, but presents you with a model that can guide your efforts. Yes, even while following your mentor, you may stumble. But just like a child, in time your stride will widen, as you grow in confidence and experience. Combine your personal growth with a mind and heart that are focused on the right footsteps to follow, and personal success is sure to be your destination.

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About The Author:
Anthony Rino, MHA, MT (ASCP) holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration and a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science. His career has spanned almost 20 years in various clinical and management positions, ranging from lab management to his current position as Senior Director, Medical Group Operations.

Rino is an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University, having taught Healthcare Quality Management, Statistics and Healthcare Systems. He and his family reside in Massachusetts.

About The Editor:
Lynn Wehner left behind her thirteen-year career in high-tech media relations to raise her family and become a writer, speaker, and Director of Marketing for Movin’ With The Spirit, Inc. ministries (mwts.org). She lives in Connecticut with her husband and four children.

Rino On The Radio:
On March 19, 2007 Anthony Rino appeared on Mike Carruthers' nationally syndicated Something You Should Know radio program. Listen now or read the transcript.

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