by Misti Burmeister | Jan 21, 2010 | Leadership |
One of my readers recently e-mailed me: “My sister received some pictures of a friend’s wedding. The bride and bridesmaids all wore long, formal dresses. The groom and groomsmen wore khakis; short-sleeved, casual, ‘out over the belt’ shirts;...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 20, 2010 | Leadership |
Washington Post Question: Should we admire Haitian singer Wyclef Jean for his charitable work even if it turns out that some of the money raised by his foundation, Yele Haiti, has been spent in questionable ways? How often do successful, high-profile people disappoint...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 11, 2010 | Leadership |
Washington Post Question: Is it possible to be successful in a job that you don`t like? A business group called the Conference Board got lots of publicity Jan. 5 by claiming worker satisfaction had fallen to its lowest level ever. Their numbers and methodology were...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 7, 2010 | Leadership |
“You have no idea how much age discrimination is happening right now in the workforce, Misti,” said Mike, a 50-something who’s been job searching for months. “They’re not hiring me because I’m too old and, therefore, too expensive....
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 1, 2010 | Leadership |
Washington Post Question: Why do most people abandon their New Year`s resolutions so quickly? How much of a role does goal-setting play in achieving success? What are the most effective resolutions you have made? Several years in a row, my New Year`s resolution was to...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 30, 2009 | Leadership |
Date: ___________________ Name: ____________________________ 2010 **Goal-Setting Effectiveness: 5% When unwritten :: 54% When recorded digitally (typed) :: 92% When handwritten on paper I am, I have, I do Activities Supporting Me...
