Tag Archives: branding

(#351) Show Don’t Tell

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Steve Piscitelli

Saying it doesn’t make it so…too much talking mutes the story.  The teacher becomes the student—again. This past week, I received a full manuscript review and critique of (what will eventually become) my first novel.  The reviewer—a student of mine … Continue reading →

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(#318) Bigger, Shinier, Newer Not Necessarily Better

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Maybe I can help start a small movement for change in the big box. Until March of this year, I belonged to a small, unobtrusive, not fancy, neighborhood beach gym. For eighteen years. Like Cheers, everyone knew your name. A … Continue reading →

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(#314) P2P: Building A Story

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Every encounter is a story waiting to happen; a story waiting to be written. This blog has often covered the importance of relationship building. It remains a key feature of my 7Rs model for for student, workplace, and life success. … Continue reading →

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(#307) Thank You For Paying Attention To Me

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Do you treat those you lead and those you follow with dignity? Do you do the same for yourself? One of the things I love about what I do is that even when I’m in speaker/facilitator/keynoter mode I’m learning.  Always … Continue reading →

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(#303) Give Your All Stars the Spotlight

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Find a way to let your colleagues share what they are proud of and how they do it. At times, the execution of appropriate recognition can move from the sublime to the ridiculous.  I remember years ago sitting in a … 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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(#128) What is Your Brand?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

When it comes to branding ourselves obvious characteristics present themselves: How we dress; how we smile (or don’t); how we speak; how we look someone in the eye (or don’t). More than a decade ago I read a book by … Continue reading →

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