by Misti Burmeister | May 19, 2009 | Leadership |
As I’m watching many of my friends/clients search to find a job right now, I see a clear trend that reminds me of the time I was searching for a job. They are attending as many networking functions as possible, sending out as many resumes as they can and posting...
by Misti Burmeister | May 16, 2009 | Leadership |
I’ve always thought of a hero as someone who acts in extraordinary ways, which, of course, is made popular by the media. I considered them to be super-human and somehow absolutely perfect. If I hail someone like Oprah, or Zig Ziglar as my hero, then somehow I would...
by Misti Burmeister | May 7, 2009 | Leadership |
It was a bittersweet day for Carol when her company laid off 25% of its staff – and then gave her a promotion. Her parade was poured on as she watched talented employees get escorted out the door, but she knew she deserved her victory. Carol spent the previous two...
by Misti Burmeister | May 1, 2009 | Leadership |
By Misti Burmeister It’s so easy to get pulled into “the sky is falling†conversations, which only proves to be a huge waste of your time. Engage in conversations that are meaningful, and redirect conversations that are not focused on solutions. I just got off...