Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

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(#211) The Power of the Crowd

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Well-constructed and delivered staff training/development programs represent a “value-added” investment in an organization. The evolution of a team or organization depends on continuous growth.  Forward looking leaders understand the importance of continuous professional development opportunities for their followers. PD should not … Continue reading →

Posted in collaboration, collegiality, Communication, Community, Life lessons, Passion, sharing, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

(#210) Keeping the Hands Raised

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

[NOTE to my readers/followers: Today marks the beginning of my 5th year writing this weekly blog.  I have not missed a week in that time–and look forward to more great weeks and years ahead.  Thanks for all of your support! … Continue reading →

Posted in collaboration, common sense, Communication, curiosity, Passion | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#209) What Consequence Have You Created Today?

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

We all have choices. What’s your choice–and consequence–today? We all have choices. Every choice has a consequence. When you set the bar low, what’s the consequence? When you set the bar a bit higher than your comfort zone, what’s the … Continue reading →

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(#208) Community

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

What do you see as the primary characteristic of a community? What greater purpose does it serve? This weekend our little beach community put on the 28th edition of Dancin’ in the Streets. A day of fun music (2 stages), … Continue reading →

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(#207) Building a Transcript—or Building a Life?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Just like the dashboards of social media that measure “likes,” “friends,” “followers,” and “connections,” we have to examine if  the numbers by themselves have any real meaning. It’s the end of the semester and with it comes to usual calls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Balance, Excellence | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

(#206) Two Shoulders. One Realization

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Do you know when a goal is the wrong goal for you? A couple months back, I wrote on this blog about my most recent shoulder surgery. (I had my right shoulder done 3 years ago. This year I “balanced” … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, health, Life lessons | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

(#205) What? Why? How?

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

This exercise can help with major life decisions. The theme for my student success classes comes wrapped in two questions: (1) What is your dream? (2) What are doing to get to your dream? These two questions are even more … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, Life lessons, Passion, Personal Wellbeing, Values and virtues | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

(#204) College Ready?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

I think, more poignantly, the question for our colleges and universities comes down to “Once the students (college-ready or not) are admitted, what do we do to best serve them?” Preparing for my part of an online (virtual) conference this … Continue reading →

Posted in college retention, developmental education, Student success | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

(#203) I Don’t Have Time To Grow Old!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Complete the following: “If  you don’t have time to ______ then when will you ____? A little secret about this blog: I generally do not know what I will write about until Thursday or Friday.  I then type my first … Continue reading →

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(#202) Obstacles to Goal Achievement

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Stating or writing a goal is the easy part. The work is found in making a plan, executing that plan, and re-calibrating along the way. Information on goal setting can be found in the business success literature, leadership manuals, student success classes … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Goals, vulnerability | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments