by Misti Burmeister | Nov 10, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
I almost created a problem a few weeks ago that didn’t actually exist. Not because of anything that happened, but because of the story my mind started telling.I’d reached out to someone I respect—a leader who works closely with an organization I’ve...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 3, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
About five years ago, my wife Yvette and I were in the backcountry, not too far from a shelter. There wasn’t anyone else around—just the two of us sitting near a small campfire in the dark. It was quiet in that way only the woods can be—still, heavy, and just...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 27, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
There is usually a moment when it happens.It is not dramatic, and it rarely gets spoken out loud. But internally, something shifts. A frustrating interaction, a missed expectation, a conversation that goes nowhere—and somewhere beneath the surface, a conclusion...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 20, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
“I think you want to be doing all of the work.” His words caught me off guard. We’d been talking about how to share responsibilities more effectively, and now he was suggesting that I actually wanted things this way. I felt the agitation almost immediately. My...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 13, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
A few years ago, if someone told me they taught difficult conversations, servant leadership, or emotional intelligence, I probably would have assumed they were deeply self-aware. Now, I’m not so sure. Not because I think people are intentionally deceptive, but...
