by Misti Burmeister | Oct 28, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What does it mean to live your greatness? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself, not as a lofty idea, but as a real, tangible challenge. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on what it takes to align with your gifts, face fears, and take meaningful steps...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 20, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Yesterday, I was watching an NFL documentary when something Kirk Cousins said stopped me in my tracks. Reflecting on a challenging season, he shared: “When I try to make things happen, it doesn’t work.” It struck me — not because I’ve ever played professional football...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 13, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been revisiting notes and reflections from years of therapy. These notes are filled with lessons that have shaped how I communicate, lead, and connect with others. They capture countless pearls of wisdom that have influenced my approach...
by Misti Burmeister | Oct 7, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
I woke up at 2:30 in the morning with an ache I couldn’t quite name. A quiet, persistent whisper: “I used to be somebody.” Not in the fame or title sense—but in the deep, internal knowing. A groundedness. A certainty that my presence meant something, simply because I...
by Misti Burmeister | Sep 30, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Have you ever been publicly called out or shamed, leaving you feeling defensive and unsure of how to respond? It’s a jarring experience, one that can linger far longer than the interaction itself. For many, it highlights a core tension in human interaction—how we ask...
by Misti Burmeister | Sep 23, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone whose precision and clarity left me inspired—but also wrestling with a nagging wave of self-doubt. His name is Vinny, and I had hoped our talk would uncover fresh opportunities or even spark a collaboration. Instead, what I...