Monthly Archives: October 2018

(#440) What Matters Now?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

When you set your goals you said to yourself, “These matter to me.” As you review where you have been and where you want to go, ask yourself, “What matters now?”  And then act on it. While we set goals … Continue reading →

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(#439) Are You Paying Attention to the People in Front of You?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Collaboration does not come from telling, yelling, or selling people. It comes from considered conversation. Four quotes that remind us to pay attention to the people sitting at the table. “Who are these people and what do they want?”—Jim Young … Continue reading →

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(#438) You May Not be the Gift in the Room

Posted on October 14, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Effective collaboration rests on the ability to share the stage. In the early 1990s, the public high school where I taught created a committee called the “Shared Decision-Making Committee.”  I was tapped as its first chair.  The stated mission of … Continue reading →

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(#437) Your Meeting Deserves a K.I.S.S.

Posted on October 7, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Keep It Simple and Short Do an internet search for “effective meetings” and you will find a few suggestions. About 185 million. Is there a “secret sauce” for an effective meeting? A few questions to consider as you plan your … Continue reading →

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