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Meet Misti

Misti is one of the most down-to-earth people you’ll meet… she is an award-winning author, entrepreneur & innovator. Her work has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR), in the Washington Business Journal, and the Huffington Post, just to name a few. Nearly fifteen years ago, Misti started her career with a passion for helping young and seasoned professionals understand how to communicate effectively with one another – today, her groundbreaking work is about helping leaders reveal the talent hidden within their team.

Misti’s Latest Book

PROVOKING GREATNESS – When complacency and survival have overtaken a thriving and effective team, you have three choices: ignore their gifts, address them poorly, or leverage the gifts that are shared in Provoking Greatness and discover how to unleash the hidden potential in your team when it matters most.

Current And Past Happy Clients

“Through the power of listening and summarizing situations, Misti has an uncanny way of motivating not just you but your whole team!”

Susan Malone

Executive Director, Wide Angle Youth Media

“Working with Misti Burmeister will be one of the best decisions you have ever made as a leader. She helped me integrate new behaviors and thought processes to bolster my overall leadership presence.”

Kevin Frick

Professor and Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business

Recent Posts

Are You Heeding The Warning Signs?

by Misti Burmeister | Jul 27, 2020 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 1 Comment

Wanting to Do What I Wanted To Do It was 1pm when I finally arrived at the beach in Lewes, Delaware. I had driven three hours, checked into my AirB&B, and was ready for a swim in the rejuvenating salt of the ocean. As I popped my trunk to get my swim bag, I heard...

How to Have Conversations You Don’t Want to Have (But Need To)

by Misti Burmeister | Jul 13, 2020 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 0 Comments

“I have pulled up every leader and influencer that I follow… or work with. To be honest, as of this morning, you are one of the only ones who hasn't spoken up... and it might not be your thing… but our civil rights are at stake. Period. I’m done working with you....

4 Nights in The Backcountry: What The Appalachian Trail Taught Me

by Misti Burmeister | Jul 2, 2020 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 1 Comment

I recently spent 4 nights on the Appalachian Trail. For those who don’t know, this is a journey along the east coast that goes from Georgia to Maine. Some people take 4-6 months to walk the entire trail in one shot, while others do pieces and portions of it over...