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...
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...
