Monthly Archives: July 2015

(#270) Have You Spent Time With Ida Ownly?

Posted on July 26, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

A relationship with Ida Ownly has no future other than one of contrition, remorse, disappointment, and heartbreak. You know Ida Ownly, don’t you?  I’m sure you (like me) have spent some time with her. And when we do it generally … Continue reading →

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(#269) Yes And

Posted on July 19, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

It is interesting that we can point to others as being intransigent in their thinking while we pat ourselves on the back as possessing true critical thinking skills. Collective monologues and confirmation bias will derail any potential for a meaningful conversation. … Continue reading →

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(#268) P.R.I.D.E for Student (Life) Success

Posted on July 12, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

Choose well, my friend. QUESTION: What do you think would give first-year college students the best advantage for success when they arrive on campus? QUESTION: What do you believe would give new employees the best advantage their first day on … Continue reading →

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(#267) You Get to Create the Path

Posted on July 5, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

We are all artists painting our own lives. While facilitating a Texas faculty resilience workshop, I presented the following R.D. Laing quote to the audience: The range of what we think and do Is limited by what we fail to … Continue reading →

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