Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

Community Advocate and Author

(#315) Play Your Song, Now

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

What song lives in you? I had the opportunity to listen to Kai Kight speak this past week in Austin, Texas. He titled his thoughts “Composing Your World.” Using his violin and stories from his journey, he poignantly drove home … Continue reading →

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(#314) P2P: Building A Story

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Every encounter is a story waiting to happen; a story waiting to be written. This blog has often covered the importance of relationship building. It remains a key feature of my 7Rs model for for student, workplace, and life success. … Continue reading →

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(#313) Information Literacy 2.0: WHO Is The WHO Of Your Information?

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

We need to pay more attention to the sources of our information and  we now need to question whether the sources are real people. A note to my blog followers: This week’s post marks the sixth anniversary for this blog. Thank you … Continue reading →

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(#312) Organizational Climate and Culture

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Those who don’t understand the importance of relationship building to affect culture change are not leading but simply taking a meandering walk. At the end of this month I’ll address an audience in Austin, Texas on strategies to motivate people … Continue reading →

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(#311) Grade Inflation: Have We Arrived In Lake Wobegon?

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Grade inflation/distortion has consequences for self-efficacy, self-awareness, and self-competence. For most colleges and universities around the nation, graduation time has arrived. Professors have evaluated the final exams, grades have been submitted, and students anxiously await their grades. Or, more to … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, adjunct faculty, Appropriate Behavior, assumptions, awareness, college retention, confidence, courage, Dreams, Education, education reform, emotional intelligence, Grit, Integrity, Life lessons, Personal growth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#310) Plussing + Amplification = Authentic Quality

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

What can you do this week to plus a situation and amplify someone’s position? Seasoned Improv players understand and regularly use the “Yes, And” strategy. “Yes, And” moves a scene and its players along. “Yes, But” is a scene killer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Behavior, assumptions, authenticity, awareness, collaboration, leadership, Life lessons, transformational leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#309) Thanks. You’re NOT Helping!

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

I totally understand that many people just don’t know what to do when someone in front of them says, “I have cancer.” Last week I shared the well-intentioned and well-executed words and actions that so many people offered on behalf … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Behavior, authenticity, awareness, courage, dignity, Friendship, Gratitude, Integrity, resilience | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

(#308) Thanks. You’re Helping!

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Laurie and I remain deeply indebted to many, many friends for their positive thoughts and love. I often incorporate into my posts personal experiences and stories with broader lessons and insights.  This week’s post comes from the most personal of … Continue reading →

Posted in Appropriate Behavior, assumptions, authenticity, awareness, boundaries and limits, Civility, common sense, courage, empathy, Friendship, health, Integrity, intentionality, resilience | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

(#307) Thank You For Paying Attention To Me

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Do you treat those you lead and those you follow with dignity? Do you do the same for yourself? One of the things I love about what I do is that even when I’m in speaker/facilitator/keynoter mode I’m learning.  Always … Continue reading →

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(#306) The Power of Empathy For Self

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

The first person we have to lead and be true to remains ourselves. On an episode of Super Soul Sunday, Daniel Goleman (Emotional Intelligence) and Oprah Winfrey had a far-ranging conversation about Goleman’s signature subject of emotional intelligence.  Consider Emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, emotional intelligence, empathy, intentionality, leadership, Mindfulness | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments