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...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 6, 2013 | Leadership |
“If you start chipping away at your corporate culture, you might just lose your most valuable asset – your employees.” — Misti Burmeister Most leaders cannot compute investing in their people, particularly when the market shifts. Yet, just like the best time to invest...
by Misti Burmeister | May 29, 2013 | Leadership |
“Keeping your eyes open for opportunity, even when you’re in a job you love, will put you in a better starting position when it’s truly time to move on.” — Misti Burmeister Most of us spend more time with our co-workers than with our families, yet few ask the most...
