Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#174) We Are All Related

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Mitakuye Oyasin -Lakota- It sounds so simple. It rings so true. And, it makes sense. Mitakuye Oyasin. Years ago I read words attributed to Chief Seattle that stated we are the web of life; whatever we do to the web … Continue reading →

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(#173) Sailing or Anchoring?

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

To reach a port, we must sail. Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift. –Franklin Roosevelt– No doubt, you have heard people use the expression “think outside the box” to encourage creative thinking.  The idea: move beyond your comfort … Continue reading →

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(#172) Are You Kicking the Can Down the Road?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

I have met and worked with highly capable kickers of the can. They do, however, have grave difficulties managing their decisions. And that affects everyone around them. For those who know me, you know I can be a bit retentive. … Continue reading →

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(#171) Thirty-Two Years of Dreams

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

I have the chance to be a small part of their collective journeys. This is not a drill. It’s real life. Their lives. And after 32 years, my students continue to inspire me. This week I began my 32nd year … Continue reading →

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(#170) Do You Let People Should On You?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Some of the wisest and most effective mentors I have had, simply made themselves available. These people—true mentors—will help you discover and define yourself. [Note: Information on a free music download toward the end of this post. Enjoy!] Mentors have … Continue reading →

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(#169) How Bad Do You Want It?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

So, will your dream remain a liketodo or will you turn it into a willtodo? Practice these four strategies. Within the next few weeks, college students around the country will report to their respective campuses.  With dreams in their eyes, … Continue reading →

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(#168) Who is Defining Your Brand?

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Whatever you do this week (month, year and beyond), make sure it is excellent. How do you stand out and take control of your brand?  In an article posted on LinkedIn (“How to Quit Like a Boss”), Liz Ryan describes … Continue reading →

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(#167) Standout or Get Left Behind

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

What can you do this week to become the go-to person, the linchpin— the difference maker—in the lives of others, and by so doing, make a huge difference in your life? Last week I read (devoured) Seth Godin’s provocative book, … Continue reading →

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(#166) It Takes More than Academics to Succeed in College

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

I address this week’s blog post directly to college students. If you know one—especially a first-year or first-generation college student— please, pass this along. Nearly two decades ago, a math colleague of mine (Florida State College at Jacksonville, Downtown Campus) … Continue reading →

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(#165) Thriving with Change: A Simple Model

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Steve Piscitelli

Change is cyclical. It repeats, continues, endures, and follows us wherever we go.  Rather than curse it, let’s understand how to thrive with it. Recognizing that we live in a world of profound change is no longer a profound statement. … Continue reading →

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