by Misti Burmeister | Aug 28, 2013 | Leadership |
“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,...
by Misti Burmeister | Aug 21, 2013 | Leadership |
“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...
by Misti Burmeister | Aug 14, 2013 | Leadership |
“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...
by Misti Burmeister | Aug 7, 2013 | Leadership |
“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...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 31, 2013 | Leadership |
“The next time you find yourself complaining about certain behaviors in your employees, stop and consider whether you might be unconsciously reinforcing those bad habits.” – Misti Burmeister Sitting around the table with me were eight highly-acclaimed CEOs from...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 24, 2013 | Leadership |
“When we believe in our employees and create a culture that fosters their success, we attract employees who are confident and capable.” – Misti Burmeister “If he had self-confidence, he wouldn’t be working for me,” JW said, referring to an employee whose results...
