by Misti Burmeister | Apr 28, 2015 | Leadership |
What would you do if… You spent time thinking through, buying (or creating), the perfect gift for someone you appreciate, only to have him or her either throw it in the trash, or refuse to accept it? “That’s nice,” they say, “but I’m sure I’m not the...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 21, 2015 | Leadership |
My hands shook as I opened the envelop from the University. Was a miracle about to happen, I wondered? Having gone from being in court as juvenile offender, to being on the court as an Olympic hopeful in shot put, discus, and powerlifting, I wondered if the later...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 13, 2015 | Leadership |
I’m in awe of Meghan Linsey, a woman’s whose talent is undeniable, and whose performance has landed her the opportunity to perform live on The Voice. It’s one thing to do a blind audition when you are brand new, but can you imagine what your nerves might be like if...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 2, 2015 | Leadership |
When I first started speaking and coaching (10 years ago this month!), the main thrust of my opportunities came from companies and leaders dealing with conflict between generations. Less than a year into this work, I began receiving requests to address, “Why...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 19, 2015 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What do you do when the intense pressure of success clashes with your better judgment of who to bring onto the team? Do you hire them based on their skills—or access to capital—or do you hope someone better comes along, quickly? Sitting across the table from me, Janet...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 15, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers, Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Considering Tom Henschel’s background in television and theater (a graduate of The Julliard School of Music), I focused this interview on uncovering how he helps leaders polish their executive presence. Not surprising, he shared some valuable strategies for:...
