by Misti Burmeister | Jun 20, 2012 | Leadership |
“Those who don`t move don`t notice their chains.” ~ Rosa Luxemburg In 2004, before I started Inspirion, I interviewed more than 150 professionals in and around the greater D.C. area. I wanted to understand what they did so I could figure out how to use my...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 13, 2012 | Leadership |
“Money alone isn`t enough to bring happiness . . . happiness [is] when you`re actually truly OK with losing everything you have.” – Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos When I quit my job as a government contractor in 2004, I promised myself that I would never...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 5, 2012 | Leadership |
Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unexpected sources. I recently found myself with a few hours in between meetings. Not being one to waste time, I entered a coffee shop, planning to get some work done. I grabbed the best available seat – one in the...
by Misti Burmeister | May 29, 2012 | Leadership |
Do you have employees who take it personally when you critique their work, or who need constant acknowledgement and appreciation? One of my readers recently requested tips for dealing with “horribly insecure people.” When I asked what inspired her...
by Misti Burmeister | May 23, 2012 | Leadership |
At a recent conference, I met Paul, the founder of a global networking group that attracts highly-successful CEOs. When he asked if we could meet to talk about my company, I eagerly agreed. Over lunch in the hotel restaurant, Paul asked, “So, what’s...
by Misti Burmeister | May 16, 2012 | Leadership |
Why They Don’t Care What You Think Have you ever met someone who is simply miserable? You know there’s a brilliant smile underneath that hateful glare. You care about this person’s happiness, really – you do! Or at the very least, no one wants...
