by Misti Burmeister | Jan 2, 2016 | Interviews with Provokers |
The first time I met Ari was through his book, Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading, Part 2; A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Being a Better Leader. After underlining, circling, and writing all over the inside of his book, I couldn’t help but reach out and...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 20, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
From kid programmer in 1971 to Forbes cover story in 2003, Richard Sheridan, author of Joy, Inc., has gone beyond creating a joyful company culture to teaching leaders around the globe how to do it. While it’s easy to think such valuable company environments are...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 29, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
I had the rare chance to listen to Dr. Mario Livio speak at TEDx Midatlantic. His message was inspiring and interesting – check it out here. After his speech, I met him in the hallway, grabbed coffee with Mario and his wonderful wife, and learned that he lives right...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 15, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
Dr. Michelle May was one of the highlights of my trip to the National Speakers Association’s Annual Convention this year. Her passion—born out of her own struggle with yo-yo dieting—is infectious. Through this interview, Michelle shares the most critical element of...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 1, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
When Lynn Rose opened up for the National Speakers Association’s National Conference this year, all my worries disappeared and I felt more present than I had in months. She was remarkable! The next morning I had a chance to thank Lynn when she told me, “And to think I...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 18, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers |
Jane Atkinson is a powerful person, with a mission to help speakers elevate their game and transform the lives of those their audiences. She’s so good that I hired her myself! She’s down-to-earth, practical, and vulnerable at the same time. She brought that same level...
