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Curtis Campogni
May 3, 20243 min read
How Communication and Collaboration Impact Interpersonal Relations
About a year ago, I contracted with the City of Tallahassee to provide training on Interpersonal Relationships in the workplace. Since...
Curtis Campogni
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Inspiring Change: 5 Insights Gained from Hosting Community Events
On April 18th, I hosted my sixth community event aimed at parents and professionals. This was a no-cost event primarily funded by my...
Curtis Campogni
Apr 29, 20242 min read
What I Learned from Writing and Publishing My First Book
From idea to Amazon KDP: Here are 4 lessons I learned self-publishing my first book. If you're ready to share your story, you can do it too!
Curtis Campogni
Jan 4, 20244 min read
24 Goal Ideas For 2024: Take the one-per-month challenge!
In December, we set goals; in January, we take steps towards them; in February, we go on a goal sabbatical; and in March, we say in...
Curtis Campogni
Nov 29, 20233 min read
14 Powerful Lessons after 14 Months of Being a Dad
At dinner, my wife was telling a story about her father. When she finished, my little one scooted closer, put her head on my shoulder,...
Curtis Campogni
Nov 28, 20236 min read
The Moral Dilemma of Using Empathy: When Does It Become Detrimental?
Two of my neighbors had a heated argument (Mark and Kevin). They were screaming so loud people began coming out of their homes to observe...
Curtis Campogni
Nov 20, 20234 min read
9 Ways to be more Patient with People (and Yourself)
On November 20th, 2022, I thought I understood what it meant to be patient. Three hundred sixty-five days later, I am writing this blog...
Curtis Campogni
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Motivational Interviewing Tips: 4 Ways We Promote Change
Speak4MC, LLC was created because of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Whether I was doing an unannounced visit at a client's home,...
Curtis Campogni
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Unleashing Your Inner Creativity: Five Strategies to Foster Thinking
Creativity is often regarded as a skill bestowed upon a few. However, the truth is that being creative is something anyone can do. In...
Curtis Campogni
Oct 26, 20232 min read
3 Ways to Break Free from Your Comfort Zone
How often do you think about your morning? 🤔 How often do you think about what you think in the morning? 💭 How much did you learn this...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 22, 20235 min read
The Psychology of Competition: Unleashing Your Team’s Full Potential
"I hate to blow my own horn, but I gave a lot of people fits" - Bo Jackson What is Motivational Interviewing? The 80% Rule What is the...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 11, 20234 min read
Happy Birthday: 39 Incredible Life Lessons Learned Before 40
“Bro. That must have been a heavy sock.” It is official. Today, I turned 39, and the milestone of turning 40 is approaching. This...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 4, 20235 min read
Mike Evans: Harry Potter, Humility and Helping Others
“My best teammate?” McCoy said. “A guy like Mike Evans.” 12 years, four different organizations, and relationships with hundreds of...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Motivational Interviewing in the Workplace: Better Employee Engagement and Motivation is Possible
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." The...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Another Meeting? How to Stop Boring Your People at Work
"Let's start by conserving our time and stop having these stupid meetings. No more meetings! No more meetings!" – Pam from the Office Set...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 24, 20236 min read
Confirmation Bias, Empathy, and 4 Ways to Escape Jurassic Thinking
“You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could; you didn’t stop to think if you should” – Ian Malcolm Jurassic Park. The age of...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 15, 20233 min read
How to Teach Toddlers Empathy Through Active Listening
Me: Any feedback on how to avoid major toddler meltdowns? Friend: Have you tried empathy? Me: I host training on empathy all the time. Of...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 13, 20234 min read
Empathy and Self-Care: Understanding the Magnitude of Managing Feelings in Relationships
"It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me. At teatime, everybody agrees." – Taylor Swift. Understanding the difference Empathy can be...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 11, 20235 min read
Improve Program Engagement Immediately: The Role of Motivational Interviewing
"You never give up on kids, and you never gave up on me." – Adolescent on probation. MI is evidence-based Ambivalence Rapport MI example...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking: Practical Techniques
“His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti” – Eminem. Research and...
Welcome to the Speak4MC blog—a resource designed for anyone with a passion for inspiring change in themselves and others. To make it easy to find what you need, I’ve organized the blogs into six categories. Many posts include cheat sheets and actionable tools you can start using right away. Whether you’re looking to foster empathy, navigate challenges, or grow as a leader, I hope these insights empower your journey. Dive in, explore, and let me know how they’ve helped you!
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