by Misti Burmeister | May 21, 2015 | Leadership |
In a recent survey, I asked for your most pressing questions about giving and receiving critical feedback. The following are a few of the specific questions I seek to answer through this podcast: Which is more important – immediate feedback or feedback that is thought...
by Misti Burmeister | May 19, 2015 | Leadership |
Generally, I am up for the challenge of giving difficult feedback. Helping someone understand how they may be getting in their own way can be rewarding, particularly because few like to give feedback and most want to learn from it. It’s for this reason that I push...
by Misti Burmeister | May 12, 2015 | Leadership |
I recently traveled to Vieques, a small island off Puerto Rico, and found myself using Trip Advisor, searching for restaurant recommendations. While touring I noticed a restaurant called Roy’s. Open from 9-1, conveniently located and with low prices, it would be...
by Misti Burmeister | May 7, 2015 | Leadership |
In a recent survey, I asked for your top two questions about influence and growth. As with most survey’s I’ve sent, receiving negative feedback was one of the top questions. Here was the specific question: How do I be receptive to getting constructive,...
by Misti Burmeister | May 5, 2015 | Leadership |
When polled, 99.999% of people will tell you that they want to succeed. They are doing everything they know how to do in order to achieve excellence, gain approval, make friends, and get picked for advancement and opportunity. So, what gives? Why do certain members of...
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...
