Tag Archives: problem solving

(Issue #483) Think in Reverse

Posted on August 25, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

Ask yourself what you need to do to create what you do not want. Wasn’t it Einstein who said that if we keep doing the same thing and expect different results, we’re idiots?  Well, I’m sure he didn’t use the … Continue reading →

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(#457) Responsibility: Important Questions to Consider

Posted on February 24, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

This week’s blog post draws on the fifth core value from Community as a Safe Place to Land (2019): Act with RESPONSIBILITY toward others and ourselves. Our personal dreams and challenges give us direction. Our actions (or inaction) create our reality. The … Continue reading →

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(#269) Yes And

Posted on July 19, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

It is interesting that we can point to others as being intransigent in their thinking while we pat ourselves on the back as possessing true critical thinking skills. Collective monologues and confirmation bias will derail any potential for a meaningful conversation. … Continue reading →

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(#246) Are You Bitching or Are You Pitching?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by stevepiscitelli

Do you work (or live) with someone who endlessly pontificates, grouses, grumbles, moans and laments? One of my mentors taught me a valuable lesson near the beginning of my teaching career.  Dr. Veronica Valentine had a simple “rule” if anyone … Continue reading →

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(#210) Keeping the Hands Raised

Posted on June 1, 2014 by stevepiscitelli

[NOTE to my readers/followers: Today marks the beginning of my 5th year writing this weekly blog.  I have not missed a week in that time–and look forward to more great weeks and years ahead.  Thanks for all of your support! … Continue reading →

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(162) Aware-Care-Dare

Posted on June 30, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

For those who do not want to settle and would like to rekindle the passion in your calling, I suggest a three-step model.  At the conclusion of a recent presentation on non-cognitive factors of student success, a young instructor approached … Continue reading →

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