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Why They Don’t Care What You Think Have you ever met someone who is simply miserable? You know there’s a brilliant smile underneath that hateful glare. You care about this person’s happiness, really – you do! Or at the very least, no one wants...

Most of us will occasionally find ourselves at a crossroads, without the information and clarity needed to press forward. In these times, it is only natural to reach out for guidance. But when in such a vulnerable state, be careful who you allow power over your...

A Simple Strategy for Inspiring Anyone Linda Cureton, the chief information officer for NASA, recently released her first book, The Leadership Muse. At the launch party last month, she honored me with the opportunity to deliver a keynote speech to nearly 200 adoring...

Running a large corporation is complicated, but the leadership challenges are often just as simple as they are for small businesses. I recently had lunch with Jack, the CEO of a rather large corporation in Baltimore, who explained, “I’m trying to figure...

Misti Burmeister shares a powerful strategy for getting people excited about their job

I have spent the vast majority of my life asking others, “What do you think I’m good at? What topic do you think is best for me to speak/write about? What’s my greatest gift?” In fact, for more than ten years I’ve heard several...

Misti Burmeister shares the greatest secret that powerful leaders use to get their team to exceed expectations. How to Inspire Beyond Expectations.

Several months ago, I had breakfast with Yvonne, an executive responsible for increasing profits at a hotel-management company in California. As we shared a delightful breakfast at one of her hotels, she explained, “When I first came on board nine years ago, my...

I recently met with Frank, a CEO in the financial industry, to discuss my executive coaching services. He was considering bringing me on board and wanted to make sure that my coaching style matched his belief system. Knowing that I was meeting with a brilliant,...

In today’s world, where technology provides countless ways to communicate, many of us have forgotten how to do it effectively. And that’s a big problem for leaders. Gallup estimates that companies lose $300 billion each year in productivity alone. Imagine...

At Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport several months ago, I struck up a conversation with Ken, an impressive mid-level manager. After he shared his passion for this work, I asked, “So, do you like your company?” I cringed when he answered,...

You can’t have too much of a good thing…or can you? In response to my recent post on the importance of making employees feel valued, one of my readers, Todd, asked, “Can you overdo appreciation?”  Until recently, I believed there was no...