by Misti Burmeister | Jul 17, 2013 | Leadership |
“The generous leaders who share the credit and the profits with their team will attract and retain the highest-quality, dedicated team players.” – Misti Burmeister I stood on the corner of a busy street in Towson, Maryland, listening as Greg shared about his...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 10, 2013 | Leadership |
“Leaders who provide structure for success effortlessly attract great “dancers”–workers who are accountable, productive and hard-working.” — Misti Burmeister If you’ve ever been to an event – a wedding, fundraiser, conference, etc. – where there was dancing, you may...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 3, 2013 | Leadership |
“How I die is nowhere near as important as how I live.” — Misti Burmeister Many years ago, Zig Ziglar asked me that very question. Well, maybe not in exactly those words, but close. He asked me to write my own eulogy, which includes death. Or does it? In my opinion,...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 26, 2013 | Leadership |
“Sometimes we have to throw ‘the rules’ aside, say yes, and let life work out the details for us.” — Misti Burmeister On May 4, 2013, Alison Whitmire organized and hosted the very best TEDx event I’ve ever experienced – TEDx Rock Creek Park. The day was filled with...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 19, 2013 | Leadership |
“What matters most in leaders is the ability to provoke greatness!” — Misti Burmeister After that final bell sounded, releasing us from school for the day, I would throw on my shorts and tank top, grab my gear, and head out for track practice. Track & field season...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 12, 2013 | Leadership |
“Resist the desire to control everything, and you will open yourself up to possibilities.” — Misti Burmeister I can be a know-it-all – at least on occasion. Hard to imagine, right? But alas, it happens, particularly in high-stress situations. Poor Reggie, the chief...