by Misti Burmeister | Jan 11, 2018 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Until recently, bare trees in the midst of winter had always conjured up feelings of vulnerability. Without leaves to serve as a protective barrier, it’s entirely too easy to see and be seen. Such seeing is both welcome and appreciated during joyous times. Painful...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 5, 2018 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Whether they’re mooching off your hard work, taking credit for a job well done, or complaining about their inability to keep up, difficult colleagues can increase your workload and get in the way of finishing on time. With a strong commitment to leaving the project in...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 28, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Confidence in nearly every endeavor comes with a sense of knowing or familiarity. In sports, strengthening the fundamentals is key to making critical decisions in a split second. The same thing is true when it comes to gaining confidence in yourself. Confidence in...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 22, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Ever find yourself wanting to negotiate for a better sign-on package, a raise or an increase in responsibility, but can’t bring yourself to make the request? You know there’s a decent chance you’d get a “yes” if you ask, yet you keep quiet and think, “Next time.” Why...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 16, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Holiday parties, gift buying, end-of-year performance reviews—the holidays can be overwhelming and exhausting. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. While riding the elevator at my dentist’s office, I stuck up a conversation with Jackie. “Another...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 22, 2017 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Inspired by Kristin Hoffmann’s, Love & Gratitude The greatest gift of gratitude is that it can be felt in your most joyous times and your most trying times. Considering the immense challenges of life, it is a blessing to know that feelings of gratitude are linked...
