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Understanding the Foster Care Executive Order: What It Gets Right and What Remains Uncertain
Executive Order 14359 brings long overdue attention to foster care reform, calling for modernization, transparency, and improved outcomes. But with no new funding attached, many questions remain about what states like Florida can realistically accomplish. This deep-dive examines the key sections of the EO, its potential benefits, and the structural gaps that still need to be addressed.
Curtis Campogni
Nov 2114 min read
Public Speaking Tips: Delivering Big Messages in Small Windows
Public speaking confidence is not about time, it is about impact. At the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation, I had just 1 minute and 40 seconds to make my case. No second chances. Here are four strategies I used to make every second count, plus bonus tips for handling nerves so you can turn pressure into presence.
Curtis Campogni
Sep 253 min read
4 Problems. 4 Solutions. 40 Seconds
At the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation meeting, I had just 90 seconds to speak. Here’s the deeper dive: four problems and four solutions for stronger kids, families, and schools. From tracking contested adoptions to teaching empathy, elevating student voices, and rewarding achievement with tax relief—here’s how we can move from turbulence to stability and give families hope.
Curtis Campogni
Sep 245 min read
9 Ways To Turn Your Concern Into Positive Action
Social media can raise awareness, but real change comes when we stop pointing fingers and start acting. Join an organization, show up at meetings, start a petition, volunteer, or even run for office. Turn emotion into passion, passion into purpose, and purpose into action. The world needs more than your words. It needs your action.
Curtis Campogni
Sep 114 min read
Adoption Delays & How We Fix the Turbulence
Florida’s adoption system celebrates the destination, but what about the turbulence along the way? In 2023–24, children waited an average of 13.5 months after parental rights were terminated, yet I can’t find data explaining the delays. Until we shine a light on contested adoptions, families will keep navigating turbulence that might have been preventable. It’s time to start counting what matters, and here’s how we can do it.
Curtis Campogni
Aug 288 min read
From Gutters to Kindergarten: What I’d Tell My Future Self
Turning 41 hits different. At 21, I bragged about car speakers and late nights. At 41, it’s leaf guards on my gutters and being in bed by 10. This year, my birthday landed on my daughter’s first day of kindergarten—one of us thought about faking a fever, the other ran into the classroom smiling. It made me wonder: if I was clueless about 41 at 21, what will 61 look like? So, I wrote my future self a letter…
Curtis Campogni
Aug 113 min read
Persuasion Isn’t What You Think—Here’s What Actually Works
Persuasion without strategic empathy is just pressure in disguise. In this post, we explore why saying the right thing isn’t enough—and how Motivational Interviewing and the C.A.P.E. framework help teams move from surface-level communication to meaningful connection. If you work in workforce development, child welfare, or human services, this one's for you.
Curtis Campogni
Aug 64 min read
From Courtrooms to Kickoffs: Legacy, Family, and the Most Honest Bucs Schedule Breakdown of 2025
Legacy isn’t just how something ends—it’s what you do before it does. From finalizing our adoption to closing out a decade-long program, this week reminded me that legacy is built in the long days, the second chances, and the moments people choose not to give up on themselves. And yes—I’m also predicting every win and loss on the Bucs' 2025 schedule. Let’s make it a memorable season.
Curtis Campogni
May 185 min read
It Takes a Village: What Tez Johnson, My Daughter, and the Stars of Tomorrow Have in Common
No one makes it alone. Whether it’s a future NFL star like Tez Johnson or a little girl becoming a Campogni, the truth is the same — it takes a village. Family isn’t always who you’re born to. Sometimes, it’s who shows up, believes in you, and walks beside you through the fire.
Curtis Campogni
May 45 min read
Blame Evans and Godwin for the Bucs' First-Round Pick
When the Buccaneers drafted Emeka Egbuka, it wasn’t just about talent — it was about culture. Evans and Godwin set a standard built on leadership and character, and Egbuka fits that mold perfectly. From mentoring younger players to giving back quietly off the field, he’s the kind of leader who makes a team stronger for years to come. Welcome to Tampa, Emeka. #GoBucs
Curtis Campogni
Apr 274 min read
Drafting Kindness: The 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Community Impact Mock Draft
In a city that loves its football, some of the greatest plays happen off the field. This blog highlights 10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers who used their platform to give back — from scholarships and youth programs to supporting military families and animal rescue. In the spirit of the NFL Draft, here’s a different kind of mock draft — one built on generosity, community, and heart.
Curtis Campogni
Apr 136 min read
How I Use ChatGPT to Respond to 3 Common (and Stressful) Emails in Human Services
Inbox overwhelm is real—especially in the helping professions. This blog breaks down three types of stressful emails and shows how ChatGPT c
Curtis Campogni
Apr 75 min read
New Team, New Chapter: What Reddick’s Redemption Could Mean for Leaders Everywhere
Haason Reddick, leadership, and redemption—how the Bucs’ newest pass rusher reminds us that one season doesn’t define the story.
Curtis Campogni
Apr 65 min read
What If AI Could Give You Your Sundays Back?
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can save time, reduce burnout, and help social workers focus on what matters most—people.
Curtis Campogni
Apr 44 min read
Trade Talk and True Value: Sometimes Rejection is Just Redirection
Rachaad White and Jamel Dean trade rumors remind us that what feels like rejection might just be redirection.
Curtis Campogni
Mar 235 min read
3 Game-Changing Skills Every Workforce Professional Needs (Because they plant seeds)
Empower conversations that drive change with MI, better questions, and the power of the pause. These skills make all the difference!
Curtis Campogni
Mar 174 min read
Keynote Speech or Your First Super Bowl—Big Moments Demand Big Performances
Dexter Jackson shined in Super Bowl XXXVII. Big moments favor the prepared—whether on the field or on stage. Will you be ready?
Curtis Campogni
Mar 164 min read
How to Build a Legacy? Show Up Like Lavonte David
Legacy isn’t built overnight. It’s built by showing up for others. Just ask Lavonte David, who re-signed with the Bucs for one more season.
Curtis Campogni
Mar 96 min read
Experts Agree: This One Formula Will Tell You Your Life’s Purpose
Experts have discovered the perfect formula for finding your life’s purpose… or have they? Take the test and find out.
Curtis Campogni
Mar 62 min read
The Best Organizations Don’t Just Aim for Success—They Build Something That Lasts
Building winning teams isn’t luck—it’s vision, strategy, and leadership. Just ask Jason Licht and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Curtis Campogni
Mar 25 min read
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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