Reitano Design Group Scott Reitano Lessons Learned
Word to the Wise
Be present. This is important at home and this is important within your own organization. We all have busy schedules and full agendas. If we are so concerned about what is next or distracted by issues outside our current circumstance, we will miss what is right in front of us. Adversity does not need to dominate every minute of every day. Stay in the moment, as often as possible. Share Life. Joys are magnified and pain is bearable when you share them with others. Life is meant to be shared. Beyond laughing together and crying together, deep conversations can lead to deeper understanding and personal growth. Sometimes, just having someone listen, without offering their “solution,” is the win. Be kind. In the last conversation I had with a dear friend and business colleague before his sudden death, I said, “Wait a minute. I think being nice is actually a solid business strategy.” He responded, “I know. Right?” Leading with kindness in all circumstances costs you nothing and leads to opportunities to connect with others in a more meaningful, personal way. “You gotta give love to get love.” - John Turco (1924-2013) My grandfather impressed this upon me at a young age. He reinforced it through who he was and how he lived his life. Even in seasons of adversity, when we focus on others and pouring into their lives, it is amazing how much lighter our load seems. For me, it has been important to remember that how we respond in times of adversity has a greatest impact on my personal growth and on the growth of those around me. As a leader, your team is watching. As a parent, your children are watching. Who you are in these moments will impact their lives for years to come. You are up to the challenge. Lean into your faith and lean on those who you love. The next season of life is right around the corner. Along the Way
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In this article Pre-cap Marlon & Scott get candid about life lessons that could only be learned through times of adversity. ARTICLE PRE-CAP
Like many of us, I have faced significant adversity in 2020. Honestly, the last two years have presented new and different adverse circumstances in my life. I hope to share a few thoughts and offer a unique perspective on where this has led me. We control so little in life. I shared a thought with a friend recently that it seems that the slice of the pie that I control is getting smaller and the pie is getting larger. The reality of that thought is that we do not control much at all in this world. So, why do we spend time worrying about those things? Why do we obsess over matters we cannot change past or present? It is truly freeing to let go of issues that are not in our power to change or influence. The goal is to thrive, not just survive. When our organization went into quarantine with the rest of the country in the Spring of 2020, I told my team that this was our goal. Once that was our stated and often repeated goal, we got to work making it happen. Amid circumstances that we cannot control, how do we thrive? How do we impact the people in our sphere of influence and move our organization forward?
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Scott Reitano is the Principal for the Reitano Design Group (RDG). This foodservice design firm is on a mission to entice children to eat healthier and to shine a light on the important role foodservice plays in the educational success of our children. Through his 34 years in the foodservice industry, Scott has become highly regarded for his change leadership, creativity, and his passion for serving others. He brings energy and enthusiasm to all the opportunities and challenges afforded him in life. RDG Studio One is located in Indianapolis, IN with remote offices in Chicago, IL and Toledo, OH. The eight-member team has well over 180 years of foodservice industry experience.
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