Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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#110 Integrity or Adding to the Illusion?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Is integrity an all or nothing proposition? How do you measure integrity? Is it on a scale? Can you have it some days and lack it on others? For this week’s blog post I have more questions than answers or … Continue reading →

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#109 Striving for the WOW Factor! Tips for Presenters

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

I am always striving for the WOW factor! The people with whom I work deserve that. This weekend I invested hours preparing for a number of programs I will be fortunate to facilitate in the next few weeks. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in remarkable presentations | 3 Comments

#108 Lifelong Learning

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. – John Dewey [See below for information about my new webinar series.] Teaching provides an environment that constantly motivates me to learn. Every day—and I mean EVERY day—I learn something … Continue reading →

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(#107) If You Don’t Want a Target on Your BUTT, Put a Target on Your BUT!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#107 Excuses can rob us of our dreams and put us on a fast path to irrelevancy. Anytime I receive an invitation to speak I go through a mental checklist about the engagement.  Before I accept I want to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Excuses, wisdom | 4 Comments

A Memo to My Future Me

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#106 Take a moment and write to yourself today. What do you want your “future me” to look like, act like, feel like? Have you ever been to a great conference or workshop and come away energized and ready to … Continue reading →

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(#105) Building a Community: The Power of Reflection

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#105 There is a basic need to be heard, to be listened to, to share, and to build a community. This past week I had a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the power of reflection.  My dear colleague, Amy Baldwin … Continue reading →

Posted in Community | 4 Comments

(#104) Baby Boomers Reminisce: Then But Not Now

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

I asked the Baby Boomers to chime in about what existed “then but not now.” One evening my wife and I, as we listened to a 60s music channel, reminisced about things that existed when we were growing up–but we … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia | 7 Comments

(#103) Someone Will Help You—I Guess

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#103 Big box stores were out hustled and out managed  by a small operation that was happy to see me and quick to provide a service. Back in October of 2011, I wrote the following words on this blog: Have … Continue reading →

Posted in redundant mediocrity, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

(#102) What is the Purpose of Education?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Craftsmen would not continue to use tired and worn out tools that keep them from creating a master product. Why would I do less for my students? Another semester has ended. One of the rhythms that I love about teaching … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 3 Comments

(#101) Ayekoo!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Feel free to pass this along to any new college student you may know. You may even find some nuggets of advice for yourself… I commend these students for a job well done! They have inspired me. The final exam … Continue reading →

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