by Misti Burmeister | Jul 8, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
It’s July 8, and I’m still thinking about the fireworks. Not just the kind that light up the sky, but the kind that spark something deeper within—the kind that remind me of life’s challenges, choices, and the lessons they bring. On the morning of the Fourth, I found...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 24, 2025 | Leadership |
Yesterday at the beach, a little boy came up to me while I was decked out in all my open-water swim gear. Picture this: a wetsuit, booties, gloves, headgear—every piece designed to protect me as I faced the 51° water. He stared up at me with wide, curious eyes and...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 22, 2020 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Disruption is critical for growth, in all areas of life. We need tornadoes, hurricanes, wildFires, and viruses… They help us to grow, but only if we let them. Here are three critical steps you can take every day to ensure that you and your team grow through this...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 26, 2019 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance
Increasing the sustainability, productivity, and engagement of your team Thousands of hikers take to the Appalachian Trail (AT) every year, traveling 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine. For some, giving their best means simply going out on the trail for a day,...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 25, 2019 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Most people who are new in the workforce don’t know how they come across. This has been true for as far back as “the office” has been a thing. What I wish I knew was how to use language differently, and how to ask for help. Instead, I found a...
