Break All the Rules

  “Imagine what would happen to the creativity and innovation of your team if you took more time to laugh together.”— Misti Burmeister Rather than drive to CVS to drop off my prescription, I decided to jog over. As I approached the store, I got lazy and...

Don’t Get Mad; Get Pushy

“Holding people to their promises, or even to their greatness, is far from easy work. But it’s worth the effort to do so!”— Misti Burmeister After buying a house in Baltimore, my partner and I decided that a splash of paint, a couple ceiling fans, and...

What’s Your 24-Pack Idea?

“Take the risks necessary to achieve your goals. Others are watching and will follow your lead.”— Misti Burmeister Route 1 runs through the center of Dewey Beach, Delaware. My first trip there was during winter, and the place was such a ghost town that the...

Driven to Chocolate

“Getting clued in about what drives you to “chocolate” can help you deal with the situation in a more productive, healthy way.” —Misti Burmeister A few years ago, I drove from Baltimore to D.C. to meet with a new client about his corporate vision. This was...