by Misti Burmeister | Apr 28, 2015 | Leadership |
What would you do if… You spent time thinking through, buying (or creating), the perfect gift for someone you appreciate, only to have him or her either throw it in the trash, or refuse to accept it? “That’s nice,” they say, “but I’m sure I’m not the...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Some people hustle so well, and produce such exceptional results that a promotion to leadership is clearly in order. You bring them into your office, celebrate their success, eat some delicious cake, and award them with a team to lead. Nearly a year later,...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 21, 2015 | Leadership |
My hands shook as I opened the envelop from the University. Was a miracle about to happen, I wondered? Having gone from being in court as juvenile offender, to being on the court as an Olympic hopeful in shot put, discus, and powerlifting, I wondered if the later...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 19, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
Rich Fairbank, CEO and Founder of Capital One said, “There’s a direct correlation between the people who rise in my organization, and those who ask for feedback.” Just as a baby has to bump it’s head a few times (feedback) before s/he learns to walk, we all need to...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 16, 2015 | Provoke your Performance |
Not being picked for the opportunity is one thing. Not knowing why you weren’t picked is a whole other. Most people never stop to figure out why they weren’t picked, and yet that’s the one way to learn, and make adjustments, so you get the next opportunity. Of course,...
