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“Life, a Balancing Act”
By: Misti Burmeister After my September newsletter, one of my readers sent me some great feedback. Although she thought the newsletter was interesting and informative, she was still left wondering how to avoid working 80 hours a week without getting unceremoniously...
“Pay my dues? Why? What are you doing for me?”
By: Misti Burmeister As a generation Yer, you may have watched your parents or relatives work hard, demonstrate commitment, and sacrifice their personal lives, only to lose their jobs and/or pensions by right-sizing, out- sourcing and corporate scandals. Why, then,...
“What? You want ‘balance’? We’ve got work to get done!”
By: Misti Burmeister So many times I have heard this exact quote when talking with executives about their youngest employees. And so many just like them... "They're demanding 'balance,' and they’re not willing to do what’s needed to get the job done – who are...
Leveraging Generational Diversity
By: Misti Burmeister With 2006 underway and the Baby Boomers beginning their move into retirement, many companies are searching for ways to attract, retain and motivate the next generation of leaders. The more seasoned generations have an incredible amount of...
The 7 Most Effective Ways to Recruit, Retain and Motivate Your Youngest Generation
By: Misti Burmeister 2006 is a year of great excitement for the Baby Boomers, as they begin to turn 60 and move toward retirement. The organizations that employee this generation – the largest generation in history – are beginning to realize the importance of...
Providing a Blueprint for Generational Leadership
By: Misti Burmeister Developing an understanding of the specific ways in which Generations X and Y view the world will provide your organization with valuable insight into how to attract, sustain and motivate the younger generations. When you speak their language and...
“Secrets” of Effective Networking
By: Misti Burmeister Effective networking really means purposeful networking, and purposeful networking is really about building relationships. No matter what you want to do, where you want to live or what specific job you seek, understanding how to network is an...
Lend a Hand – Lift a Soul: Helping Young Women Recognize Opportunity
By: Misti Burmeister Sex at a young age, troubles in school, gang-related activity, remaining in abusive relationships, wearing provocative clothing, physical and emotional violence - versus - excellent academic achievement, outstanding athleticism, participation in...