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Stop Managing Morale
"Rather than waste time managing morale, consider managing your own energy. Then watch as your team feeds off it."— Misti Burmeister Change is an inevitable part of any growing business. But it also makes people nervous about how the outcomes will affect them. So how...
Community! – Podcast
Employees crave community and the vast majority of companies lack it. It used to be that simply having a job was enough to keep people happy and engaged in their work. They found community elsewhere. Now, employees – across generations – are demanding purpose in their...
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Key to Helping Your Team Deal with Stress
"A little bit of humor can go a long way – especially when tension is high."— Misti Burmeister Ever had to deal with stressed-out employees who clearly need more sleep, food, or maybe just some chocolate? Have you found an effective way to shift their spazzed-out...
Do They Know You’re Watching?
"Paying attention, and ensuring they know you’re doing so, gives them something to live up to."— Misti Burmeister Do you perform better when you know others are watching? Research shows the simple answer is “yes.” But how do you make this work to your advantage as a...
Exclusive Interview with Maimah Karmo
How do you discover your purpose? Is it being revealed to you, but you simply cannot see it? If you could align your passion and purpose, how would you do it? In this interview with Maimah Karmo, CEO and Foundation for the Tigerlily Foundation, she shares her story...
Is Cheerleading a Waste of Time?
"Are you seeing and acknowledging the simple greatness all around you every day? When you do, you end up generating even more greatness."— Misti Burmeister Positive workplace energy is contagious. All it takes is one person – no matter how high-level – to take the...
Why Should I Do Business with You?
"When we know what drives people, we get to skip the motivational mumbo-jumbo and simply focus on helping them reach the goals that are important to them."— Misti Burmeister Have you ever wondered why, despite your exceptional service, customers keep going to the...
Is Your Company Culture Costing You – Podcast
“Culture trumps strategy every time,” Mr. Quitoni, Corporate Director, Ritz-Carlton. You’re ready to get (and keep) your team engaged! You’ve seen how valuable those dedicated, passionate, and committed team members are, and you’re ready to get them on your team! You...
Are You Contagious?
"When you spend time with people, you infect them with your energy – for better or for worse.”— Misti Burmeister What’s the quickest way to determine if you’re bringing the right kind of energy to work? Simply pay attention to the people around you. Attitudes can...
Should You Fear the Future?
"While fear is certainly a powerful motivator, it’s critical to have an empowering outlet for such energy." — Misti Burmeister Are your employees excited about the future, or are they scared of the uncertainty? Do they collaborate well, or are they too busy competing...
Exclusive Interview with Wanda Alexis Alexander
How do you know you’re hiring the right person? Do they fit your culture, or will they be gone in a few short months? In an exclusive interview with Wanda Alexis Alexander, CEO and Founder of Horizon Consulting Inc, she shares her system for ensuring person/company...
How to Get Your Team to Play Nice
"Once team members realize they all want the same thing, they’ll be much more motivated to work together." — Misti Burmeister Do your team members bicker and argue over resources or the best way to approach certain problems? Do they compete when they should be...
Is Workaholism a Real Disease?
"Taking the time to shut everything off and enjoy some peace and quiet is critical to your health, regardless of your industry."— Misti Burmeister How is it that some people seem to get so much done, and somehow continue to look refreshed, centered, and happy? Are...
How to Get Them Motivated
Last week dozens of you tuned into our very first interview with Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. This week I invite you to our produced (by the one and only, LN Lurie) podcast on the theme: "How To Get Them To Care." I have interviewed heaps of provokers (powerful leaders who...
How to Do More, Without Doing More
"Sacrificing is different from compromising. Do not compromise." — Misti Burmeister Do you consciously schedule your time? Do you give yourself time limits? Charlotte Jones, a fellow participant at a recent SOAR retreat, helped me remember why it’s important to be...
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski – Secrets To Success in Education
For nearly a decade, I have interviewed hundreds of leaders across the globe. I interview them because I'm insanely curious. I want to know their stories, rather than simply what the research tells us. Several of you have asked that I share these interviews, so that...
How to Clone Yourself
"When you focus on the top three most important outcomes you are committed to achieving, saying “no” becomes a great deal easier." — Misti Burmeister When was the last time you said “My weekend was too short!” or “I wish I had more time!”? You want to be successful –...
Why Your Degree Doesn’t Matter
It is no surprise to me that people are deeply confused about where they should put their time and attention to ensure a better future. Bill Gates suggests that your job will soon be replaced by robots. So, then, why bother getting that degree? It may very well be...