by Misti Burmeister | Feb 15, 2011 | Leadership |
“It’s going to take time to heal, Misti,” said my physical therapist, Jon – for about the fifteenth time in one week. “Today, we’re just going to work on strength.” “And then what?” I asked. “Then, we see how...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 20, 2011 | Leadership |
“Fifty percent of our employees will be eligible to retire in the next two years,” said Peter, the CEO of a major utilities company. “I want to be sure we’re doing what’s necessary to keep our young employees and motivate the older ones...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 22, 2010 | Leadership |
As 2011 begins, I think about how blessed I am to have so many extraordinary people touch my life in various ways, how enriched my life has been because of these people, and how much I have learned and grown. No doubt that 2011 will bring its own set of...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 14, 2010 | Leadership |
You’ve got a clear vision and some solid goals for your team. And that’s a great start. But does your team know what you’ve got in mind? Jeff, the CEO of a large corporation, is passionate about his vision for the company and the impact it could have...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 11, 2010 | Leadership |
Have you ever listened to an amazing vocalist, witnessed exceptional leadership or watched an Olympian win the gold by just a fraction of a second? I have, and those experiences inspired me deeply. On a recent drive with my best friend, Mali, a song came on the radio...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 14, 2010 | Leadership |
If you have a job and aren’t getting complaints from your managers, does that mean you are doing a good job? In Boomer world, no news is good news … but is that really true? How do you know? No news probably means your performance is up to par, or at...
