by Misti Burmeister | Apr 7, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
She had everything ready — the numbers, the projections, the polished pitch. But something was missing. Something that couldn’t be found in a spreadsheet or a business plan. I met with a woman recently who was preparing to pitch her business idea to investors. She...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 31, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
The pool was quiet, the water still, and for a moment, I felt like I could finally breathe. A few mornings ago, I found myself standing at the edge of the pool in my neighborhood — the only indoor pool in the area. It’s often crowded, which is why I got there forty...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 24, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Sometimes, the parts of us that once protected us end up holding us back. For most of my life, perfectionism was my armor — my way of feeling safe in a world that often felt unpredictable. It made me sharp, driven, and dependable. It helped me succeed. But as I’ve...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 17, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Sometimes, the moments that define our leadership aren’t the calm, controlled meetings or polished presentations — they’re the times we let our authentic passion come through. A client recently shared one of those moments with me. At the end of a long day, a rumor had...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 10, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering with a local nonprofit whose mission is close to my heart. I’ve seen the incredible impact this organization has on the community, and I care deeply about helping it thrive—especially now, when some...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 3, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Most leaders don’t wake up asking whether they’re abusing power. They ask something quieter and more practical: Is how I’m using my position creating trust—or tension? Am I creating clarity—or compliance? Capacity—or control? Commitment—or quiet withdrawal? One way to...
