Category Archives: core values

(#374) Can A Community Be Inclusive And Like-Minded?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Steve Piscitelli

When dialogues devolve into collective monologues do we miss out on our shared identity? We hear, see, experience, and read about divisiveness. Common ground seems difficult to reach with the shouting voices, pointing fingers, and mean-spirited attacks. Fear, disgust, and/or … Continue reading →

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(#367) Understand Your Goal Motivation

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Steve Piscitelli

Create a space for transparency, authenticity, and accountability for yourself. During the life of this blog, we have examined often the power and purpose of goals.  In addition to the “what” we have looked at the “how,” “when” and “why.” … Continue reading →

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(#342) Let’s Review

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

This week spend some time looking in your rear view mirror.  In a few weeks, the calendar turns to 2017.  For some, it will be “good riddance” to 2016. Others will have fond memories and gratitude of the past twelve months.  … Continue reading →

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(#341) Drop And Leave

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

I have witnessed people play a disappointing game of “drop and leave” with their goals and dreams. Have you ever looked at your desk and wondered, “How in the world did it get in this condition?”  What with books, papers, … Continue reading →

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(#302) Show Muscles

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

We can end up doing things that look good, feel good, or make a splash while ignoring the support system behind each of those choices. My trainer, Charles, recently introduced me to a new (for me) exercise in the gym.  … Continue reading →

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(#298) Do You Have “Hell, Yeah” Goals?

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

When you establish new goals,  consider these four components. Give your goals a second R.E.A.D. During one of my recent podcast recordings, film producer Pepper Lindsey posed an intriguing question:  “What does success look like to you?” (This podcast will air on … Continue reading →

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(#253) Bridging the Gap: The Stories We Tell Ourselves and the Stories We Live

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Stories we tell ourselves vs. stories we actually live. What stories are you telling yourself? For years I’ve been using a professional and personal growth exercises with my students and audiences. Start with one piece of paper and a pen … Continue reading →

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(#237) Core Values

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

What guides your personal and professional life? This week’s blog post challenges us to examine what guides our actions. For the past several years I have become a lot more intentional about my direction.  I have always been goal directed—but I … Continue reading →

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