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5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Not Mediocre (Part 1)
The holidays are a great time for reflection and preparation for the year to come. Many of us find ourselves asking questions like, “What went well, not so well, where can I improve, and what do I want to achieve in the New Year?” It’s both the perfect opportunity...
How To Know If You Are Supportive Or Toxic
What is it that causes some people to ignore your suggestions, even when you clearly have their best interest in mind? Better yet, how can you shift your language to get a better response from those you are trying to help? Minutes after expressing my interest in doing...
How to Keep Good People
Negative people drain the energy of your entire team, and they encourage good people, with positive energy to leave. No one wants to spend time with negative people. But how to you fuel the good energy, and let the negative ones shift accordingly? What is it that good...
Keep Quiet or Risk Offending Them!
Have you ever wanted someone on your team to change a behavior in order to make your job easier or better? You want to say something to them, but you don’t want to offend them. What do you do? While swimming at Meadowbrook Fitness Center a few days ago, a distraught...
How to keep your power
Why does one person see “passionate” while another sees “offensive,” or “disagreeable?” Why does one leader see problems while the other sees potential? Because everybody sees through the lens of their own unique experiences, challenges, and successes. Understanding...
How to get them to care
Want to see an increase in energy and enthusiasm in folks on your team? Are you ready for the rewards of a highly accountable, determined, and committed team? In this podcast, I interviewed LN Lurie, my audio engineer, to give some insight into the key factors that...
What’s your Badge of Honor?
"What do I demonstrate pride in through my actions – both positive and negative?"— Misti Burmeister Wearing a badge of honor reflects pride. It serves as an acknowledgement that either you, or the community you’re a part of, has done something remarkable. But what do...
How to Use Embarrassment to Your Advantage
"People want to be provoked into their greatness. And when you hold them accountable, you help bring forth their greatness." — Misti Burmeister Have you ever made a promise to start a new behavior, or to put a stop to one you know is sabotaging you, only to be met...
7 Questions to Reveal What’s Truly Important to You
Often, what we say we value and what we act as though we value are two different things. That’s why it’s important to gain clarity about what’s actually showing up. When you know where you are in the moment—what you’re acting as though you value—then you can make...
Do you Have Olympians on Your Team?
"Instead of exploring the unique talents each employee has to offer, most look for – and find – shortcomings." — Misti Burmeister Have you ever looked at someone and immediately recognized talent? There was something about the way they dressed, their sense of...
Interview with Bestselling Author, Turn The Ship Around, David Marquet
After we launched our podcast "Culture" (ep8), we got a slew of positive emails requesting more on, "How do I fix my culture?" Recently, I had the opportunity to interview David Marquet (Best-selling author of the book "Turn The Ship Around") who shared many...
The Culture of Peeing
"Embarrassing situations are especially common when trying something new, a requirement inside any company interested in innovating."— Misti Burmeister Whenever we try something new, we risk embarrassing ourselves. But accomplishing great things requires taking risks,...
Clearly, That’s Your Responsibility
"Rather than waste time irritated with “supposed to” or “should,” why not spot your own buoy and keep yourself on track?"— Misti Burmeister How many times have you waited for someone you thought was responsible for your success, only to find out they were busy with...
The Ripple Effect of Rita
"Rather than focusing on how you can get more out of your people, consider helping them discover, grow and share all they have to offer."— Misti Burmeister Several years ago, Rita, an executive for DuPont, sat in one of my leadership workshops and tactfully argued...
Why We Manipulate
"Too many people waste precious energy trying to manipulate others, rather than simply asking the right questions".— Misti Burmeister She sat across the table from me, sharing about the improvements on her team since we last worked together. Darcie, a senior leader in...
How to Handle Strong Personalities
Ever met someone who’s so intense it’s difficult to talk to them? They cut you off when you’re talking, use strong language, and leave you wanting to run the other direction, despite the fact that you have to work with them? Sound like your boss? Or, someone you need...
Swim Across America
We crave adventure, yet the vast majority of us refuse the call when it comes. No matter how smart, or brave we are, sometimes the opportunity that surfaces seems absurd. Yet, innovation and creativity require absurdity. In this podcast, I highlight a story of...
VOICE Lessons From a Mermaid
"The stronger your VOICE – whether intentional or intuitive – the greater your chances for provoking greatness."— Misti Burmeister I could regale you with another story of a savvy business leader who adopted the VOICE model and transformed her team and her business....