Ban Bossy, Back Brilliance

Sheryl Sandberg’s commitment to banning the word “bossy” is powerful, insightful, and refreshing. In essence, she noticed that this word is causing young girls, and also women to avoid leadership roles. I mean, who wants to be called bossy? What if, in conjunction...

Do You Expect Too Much?

“If you want to be happy, stop focusing on what you can’t control and instead choose to worry about what you can.”— Misti Burmeister No matter how many times we hear “it’s not personal; it’s just business,” and no matter how well we understand the concept...

How to Get People to Tell You the Truth

“While feedback can be hard to take, it’s even more difficult to give to someone who’s unwilling to hear the message.” — Misti Burmeister As leaders, we know it’s important to give timely, constructive feedback. But it’s just as important to receive it. As...

The Cure to Ending Gun Violence

“The science is clear – relationships are at the heart of happiness.” — Misti Burmeister What is the key to ending all the shootings that currently plague our country and have people living in fear? Is it restricted gun control? Probably not. Eliminating...