Category Archives: Failure

(Issue #462) The Power of the Stumble

Posted on March 31, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done. – A Franciscan Blessing – Stumbling is not pretty. May even … Continue reading →

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(#446) What Serves As Your Fuel?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

W.A.Y.D.T.G.W.Y.W? Clean out an overstuffed desk drawer or dig into the rear of the hall closet and you might say, “Darn, where did that come from?” Or, a slight smile might crease your lips, “Yeah, that brings back memories!” Last … Continue reading →

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(#440) What Matters Now?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

When you set your goals you said to yourself, “These matter to me.” As you review where you have been and where you want to go, ask yourself, “What matters now?”  And then act on it. While we set goals … Continue reading →

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(#410) Your Backstory

Posted on April 1, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

Who are two people who have had the biggest impact on your life? Bernadette Jiwa’s new release, Story Driven: You Don’t Need to Compete When You Know Who You Are, “invites you to begin retracing your steps on you journey … Continue reading →

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(#403) Create Your Own Story Or Someone Else Will

Posted on February 11, 2018 by stevepiscitelli

It may be too late. Perhaps you have witnessed it.  People in a leadership position who fail to communicate clearly and effectively. An organization experiences gut-wrenching turnover, service decline, loss of client base, and eroding collegiality.  The people charged with … Continue reading →

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(#386) The Paddle Out

Posted on October 15, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Sometimes we have to plow through rough water to find our happy places. The first part of each ocean kayak adventure involves the paddle out. Before I can enjoy the smoother ocean waters, I have to get through the breakers … Continue reading →

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(#372) Independence

Posted on July 9, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Consider where you can expand beyond your comfort zone. Insights can come at any time.  We just need to be open.  One appeared a few days ago in a yoga class–while I was doing my best imitation of swaying tree, … Continue reading →

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(#369) About Kayaks And Perspective

Posted on June 18, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

If we focus on the possible negative, we get sucked into it. Lessons. Everywhere, lessons present themselves.  And they remind us that we are always students. Lifelong learners. If we pay attention. My latest education has come over the past … Continue reading →

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(#357) Perspective

Posted on March 26, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Our attention will determine our interpretation. What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you see the photo below?   Now, same question as you expand the view and context of the photo? Hmm. Marriages performed juxtaposed with a bedpan–with … Continue reading →

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(#355) Go-Go or No-Go?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by stevepiscitelli

Do you allow people into your head who would not invite into your home? Angelina Ahrendts’ (Senior VP @ Apple) letter to her daughters this week offers the following advice: …Stay in your lane…the path will illuminate itself so long … Continue reading →

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