Monthly Archives: March 2016

(#305) Listen. Question. Grow.

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” -Epictetus- “Question everything.” -Einstein- Three things conspired to inspire this week’s blog. This past week I traveled to Gainesville, Florida to record … Continue reading →

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(#304) Random Thoughts On Overload, Gratitude And Connectedness

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

But wouldn’t it be a shame if we create such unforgiving filters that the positive, the joy and the connections never make it through? Overload.  We hear a lot about information overload. People bemoan social media as a culprit of … Continue reading →

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(#303) Give Your All Stars the Spotlight

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Find a way to let your colleagues share what they are proud of and how they do it. At times, the execution of appropriate recognition can move from the sublime to the ridiculous.  I remember years ago sitting in a … Continue reading →

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(#302) Show Muscles

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

We can end up doing things that look good, feel good, or make a splash while ignoring the support system behind each of those choices. My trainer, Charles, recently introduced me to a new (for me) exercise in the gym.  … Continue reading →

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