by Misti Burmeister | May 1, 2009 | Leadership |
By Misti Burmeister It’s so easy to get pulled into “the sky is falling†conversations, which only proves to be a huge waste of your time. Engage in conversations that are meaningful, and redirect conversations that are not focused on solutions. I just got off...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 29, 2009 | Leadership |
TITLE: Chief executive officer COMPANY: Inspirion Inc., Fairfax EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology and kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado; master’s degree in speech communication RISING STAR CRED: Burmeister is the quintessential...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 20, 2009 | Leadership |
Is right now really the best time to be selfish? Absolutely! Before I go further, let me define selfishness. It is an interest in making the right connections, getting the right training and advancing in your career. Just after a meeting with his supervisor, Don...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 8, 2009 | Leadership |
He called me, panic in his voice, looking for support in finding his next job. While he made it through this round of layoffs with “minor†bruising (a pay cut), Tim knows his company is on a downward spiral – and his job is on the line. If this sounds familiar...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 31, 2009 | Leadership |
There I was, just two weeks from the event, terrified I might fail and suddenly unclear as to why I would give myself just six weeks to put on an event such as this. Was I crazy? How was I supposed to leverage the media exposure I just got, capitalize on the new...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 25, 2009 | Leadership |
By Kisha D. DeSandies https://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=112782&channelID=33 Successful leaders are often asked their advice on how to excel in business management. Specifically, aspiring leaders in lower, middle and executive management...