Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

Community Advocate and Author

(#224) Every Student Has A Story: Great Teachers Build On That Story

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

A teacher’s calling is to recognize each of these types (and combinations thereof) and reach out with encouragement, challenge and recommendations to appropriate resources. [NOTE to reader: This week’s post comes from my forthcoming book (work-in-progress) on mentoring faculty.  In the weeks/months ahead … Continue reading →

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(#223) The Longest Movie of Your Life

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

It’s my challenge and duty to make the “movie” worth viewing. And it’s their job to be engaged with the movie. The first day of class brought a familiar lament. “Professor, I need you to understand that I work and … Continue reading →

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(#222) Thirty-Three Years of Dreams

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

I never lose sight of the fact that I have an obligation to each and every person in the seats in that room. This coming Monday, I will have the opportunity to begin my 33rd year in the classroom.  I … Continue reading →

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(#221) The 3Rs: Rapport, Rigor, and Responsibility

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

I need to take responsibility to develop authentic and meaningful relationships with my colleagues. This week I had the opportunity to work with the adjunct faculty of our college at our annual adjunct convocation.  Events such as these help adjuncts build … Continue reading →

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(#220) Be A Blessing: Show Gratitude

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Rather than focusing on being “blessed” why not practice “being a blessing.” I have written at length on this blog about the power of gratitude. This powerful emotion can change the trajectory of our lives. If we pay attention and if … Continue reading →

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(#219) The First Day of Class: People Before Paper!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Student success will be enhanced when we establish an environment of personal validation and respect. [NOTE to reader: This week’s post comes from my forthcoming book (work-in-progress) on mentoring faculty.  In the weeks ahead look for posts on this blog that … Continue reading →

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(#218) Stop Saying “I Understand!”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Don’t guarantee what you cannot deliver. By now you probably heard the customer service call from hell that a Comcast customer recently endured. While Comcast apologized, I think most of us can sympathize, empathize and/or identify with the situation. At … Continue reading →

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(#217) What We Think We Become

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Until she made the decision to start focusing on how her now created her later, she lived a life of unfulfilled expectations. Last week in Chicago, Liz Murray opened our conference with riveting revelations about her journey.  Liz’s story is … Continue reading →

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(#216) Value-Driven Actions: What Guides Your Life?

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

This strategy (let’s call it “Five in Your Pocket”) might be the nudge or reminder you and I need to practice  this week. I have often challenged my students and audiences to write their top three priorities on a piece … Continue reading →

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(#215) Consistent Talk or Consistent Action?

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

What goal will you focus on this week? What action do you need to take to reach the goal? How will you maintain your consistency of action? As I write this, Hurricane Arthur is chugging up the east coast toward … Continue reading →

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