by Misti Burmeister | Jun 22, 2009 | Leadership |
Boomers have done a tremendous job paving the way for women in the workforce. Now that many of them have found their way into leadership positions, they get to reach out and help other women elevate their career, right? Unfortunately, many of them are choosing to...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 11, 2009 | Leadership |
Brian knew his company would soon do a round of layoffs. His natural reaction was to put his head down, do his work and hope no one would notice him. Biggest possible mistake! Consider the message people send when they hide their heads in the sand. Does it suggest...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 4, 2009 | Leadership |
I have seen people get a new job through using social media, especially Facebook! I have also witnessed numerous people squash their chances of getting a position based on the “stuff†they put on their social media sites. Yes, many employers DO research on...
by Misti Burmeister | May 19, 2009 | Leadership |
As I’m watching many of my friends/clients search to find a job right now, I see a clear trend that reminds me of the time I was searching for a job. They are attending as many networking functions as possible, sending out as many resumes as they can and posting...
by Misti Burmeister | May 16, 2009 | Leadership |
I’ve always thought of a hero as someone who acts in extraordinary ways, which, of course, is made popular by the media. I considered them to be super-human and somehow absolutely perfect. If I hail someone like Oprah, or Zig Ziglar as my hero, then somehow I would...
by Misti Burmeister | May 7, 2009 | Leadership |
It was a bittersweet day for Carol when her company laid off 25% of its staff – and then gave her a promotion. Her parade was poured on as she watched talented employees get escorted out the door, but she knew she deserved her victory. Carol spent the previous two...
