Toni M. Pristo

Toni Pristo always wanted to be a psychologist.

She started saying so at the age of 10, noticing her father’s eyes brighten at her early vocational proclamation. It was his affirmation, and her deep curiosity in relationships that set Toni on the path that would define her career. Toni had the good fortune of growing up surrounded by a large family--American parents of Italian and Bohemian descent, their own parents, four trusting and extraordinary sisters, precious nieces and nephews, an army of cousins, —and also a close-knit neighborhood of childhood friends. These bonds encircled her like loving arms, sparked spontaneous joy and laughter, and buoyed her through times of great sadness and struggle that are part of every existence. Pursuing and understanding the value of strong relationships became the hallmark of her personal, professional, and academic life.

Today, Toni M. Pristo, PhD is an organizational psychologist specializing in organization and leadership development, where inevitably one’s relationship with self, one’s boss, colleagues, and the organization itself come into play. She created Pristo Consulting in 1996, after 13 years of prior, related experience as an internal consultant (Amoco Corporation and Keebler Company) and external consultant (Hay Group).

As co-author of Best Boss! The Impact of Extraordinary Leaders, Toni hopes the reader recognizes the choice involved in both having and being a Best Boss. Because when it comes to relationships, it always takes two. Goodness transpires when both people behave in ways that demonstrate trust and respect.

Toni is also the author of Open Mind: A Guided Journal for Pursuing Your Potential. Please visit her website www.pristoconsulting.com for more information.