by Misti Burmeister | Jul 13, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
You know those people in your life who drive you crazy—the ones who make promises they don’t keep, defend themselves relentlessly, and who say the exact words that leave you feeling inadequate? Sometimes they are sly with their criticism, using sarcasm to make their...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 5, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Considering the potentially negative impact of critical feedback, it’s not surprising that many people avoid giving it altogether. Or, they give it anonymously, relieving themselves of any potential discomfort instigated by the feedback. But is such an approach...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 29, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
The challenge with building wings after you jump is that you cannot be the one to build them. Overwhelmed with the reality of the free-fall, you must keep your attention focused on the necessities of each millisecond. Unable to grasp for safety, you must remain...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 22, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Once you’ve gone through the process of finding, hiring and training a highly ambitious self-starter, the last thing you want to do is let them go. Yet, holding them in a position to make life easier for you may just lead to losing them altogether. Brad, a businessman...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 14, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
It’s true—most hiring managers look at work history and education to decide if someone is worth interviewing. It makes sense, though. After all, they want to ensure the person has the right skills and experiences to align with their needs. But what about those special...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 7, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What happens when things don’t go as planned—with a project, new hire, or even a vacation? How do you shift quickly and allow the plan to unfold for you, rather than use up time and energy frustrated with unexpected challenges. Also, how do you get your team to shift...
