Editor’s Note: This article is part of our series of highlighted exemplar recognitions. See our introduction post for all the details, or view all the posts in this series. This article was written by Boston Area Rep Bryan Hare.

Pi Fisher is a Level 1 Judge from Worcester, Massachusetts. His recognitions come from John Alderfer, Shawn Doherty, and Yonatan Kamensky, who had a lot to say about feedback:

Thank you for your feedback about the pace of how I handled your appeal. Your observation that I should slow down to avoid making the players feel like they were an interruption on my way to something else is something that should be kept in mind for all rulings. – John Alderfer

Pi, I want to recognize the way you handled a very difficult situation in Montreal. Someone had given you harsh feedback, and you came to me for help processing it. You didn’t name names or get defensive in any way, instead focusing on doing what you could to come to terms. I’m glad I was able to connect you with someone more able to help than I, and I admire the degree of courage and tact you maintained throughout. The strength it took to do that is truly exemplary. – Yoni Kamensky

Here’s what Bryan Hare had to say about this recommendation:

Pi Fisher is a level 1 Judge hailing from Worcester, MA. If you’ve ever seen a judge with awesome hair asking a lot of really great questions that’s Pi. Over the last several months Pi has been recognized for asking questions and fostering discussion on the Northeast Magic Judges facebook group, giving solid feedback to a senior judge, and working with other judges to handle feedback he received. On a personal note Pi is always wonderful to have at events. He is often on the lookout for things he can learn and do better, and is willing to give advice as well.

Correction: The second highlighted exemplar nomination was originally attributed to the wrong author. It was written by Yoni Kamensky.