What’s Your 24-Pack Idea?

“Take the risks necessary to achieve your goals. Others are watching and will follow your lead.”— Misti Burmeister Route 1 runs through the center of Dewey Beach, Delaware. My first trip there was during winter, and the place was such a ghost town that the...

Driven to Chocolate

“Getting clued in about what drives you to “chocolate” can help you deal with the situation in a more productive, healthy way.” —Misti Burmeister A few years ago, I drove from Baltimore to D.C. to meet with a new client about his corporate vision. This was...

The Thing About Praise

“Would you consider giving the very thing most of us want more of – a few kind words and recognition for our successes?” – Misti Burmeister A little praise can go a long way towards motivating employees. In fact, according to a recent Forbes article,...

All Leadership Coaches Are Terrible!

“Most companies are in a constant battle to attract the best of the best, because leaders are unwilling to see the talent they already have – and to make it their business to provoke it.”– Misti Burmeister At a Foundation dinner for the National Speakers...

What If You’re Too Short?

“Belief goes a long way in provoking greatness, and as leaders, that’s our most important job.” – Misti Burmeister A couple of years after they built a horse barn, my parents and my brother decided that owning horses was too much work, so they converted the barn...

You Want Me to Do What? OK!

“If you’ve recently hired someone who’s not performing as you’d like, consider giving specific instructions on what to do, rather than what not to do.” – Misti Burmeister One great way to get to know colleagues and potential customers is to join them for...