by Misti Burmeister | Jan 13, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What if the secret to stronger relationships, smoother conversations, and fewer misunderstandings was closer than we imagined? Listening might sound simple, yet it’s one of the most overlooked and poorly practiced tools for connection. At its heart, effective...
by Misti Burmeister | Jan 6, 2026 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Have you ever wanted to give someone feedback — but didn’t, because it felt too uncomfortable? Maybe you didn’t want to hurt their feelings. Maybe you were afraid it would damage the relationship. Or maybe — if you’re honest — you worried it might make your experience...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 30, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
This week, I had an experience that surprised me—and then taught me something important about leadership. Claire, a woman who generously offered support with the details of the Lewes Leadership Lunch (L3), stepped in to help in a few very practical ways. Initially,...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 16, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
I remember sitting at my desk, staring at a social media post that had just gone live. It wasn’t just a little off; it completely missed the mark for my brand. Irritation surged through me as I started weaving stories about why this happened. Every reason I created...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 9, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Giving an apology can be one of the toughest things we do as leaders, especially when our actions or words have caused someone else frustration or hurt. Yet, the ability to apologize effectively is also one of the most powerful ways to build trust, repair...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 2, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Fear has a way of showing up when you least expect it — like standing on the edge of a five-mile swim in five-foot swells. The water churned beneath me, cold and uninviting. I had only learned to swim a year before. Standing there in my wetsuit, I remember thinking:...
