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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...
Do You Want To Be Provoked?
"Everyone wants to be provoked....They want to be told: you're great."— Misti Burmeister Over the past decade, I have interviewed or worked with some of the world's greatest leaders. Here's the number one belief they share: greatness exists inside of everyone. The...
Dying For Acknowledgment, Literally
Whether you’re in Silicon Valley or on Wall Street – in flip-flops or fancy attire – exhaustion diminishes dreams. In fact, it has even led to suicide for far too many. So, is banning junior bankers from the office at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse the...
How to Get the Work Environment You Want
"Anyone in a leadership role can create a microcosm that allows people to flourish."— Misti Burmeister Everyone wants to find a great workplace, but creating one can be just as rewarding, if you’re up for the task. I met Jeff at a networking event in Baltimore,...
It is human nature to focus on the risks that are not common knowledge, not within our control, and are not well understood by the experts, as brilliantly noted by Morgan Housel in this article. In the vast majority of companies, the most common concerns about...
Why You’re Failing To Engage Me
Many studies, such as this one conducted by Deloitte, clearly demonstrate that employees are overwhelmed, and not engaged. Not engaged? Okay, I buy that. But overwhelmed? They’re underwhelmed, if anything. Sure, maybe they’re overwhelmed with tasks, but they’re vastly...
Failure and Bankruptcy Are Important Says Gates
With two-thirds of the companies in Silicon Valley doomed for failure, what’s the point? Why waste time focusing on developing a product that is probably going to fail? Why not just pick one that is destined for success, or simply get a job at well-established...
Bill Gates Says Your Job Will Be Replaced By Robots
Does the fear of “Software Substitution” mentioned by Gates in this article posted by Business Insider today, have merit? Is it possible that your job could be replaced by a robot, especially if you’re in the accounting, telemarketing, or retail industry? I hope so!...
Ban Bossy, Back Brilliance
Sheryl Sandberg’s commitment to banning the word “bossy” is powerful, insightful, and refreshing. In essence, she noticed that this word is causing young girls, and also women to avoid leadership roles. I mean, who wants to be called bossy? What if, in conjunction...
Do You Expect Too Much?
"If you want to be happy, stop focusing on what you can’t control and instead choose to worry about what you can."— Misti Burmeister No matter how many times we hear “it’s not personal; it’s just business,” and no matter how well we understand the concept in theory,...