by Misti Burmeister | Jun 14, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
This pandemic has been tough for most of us. Re-emerging together is likely to add its own level of complication and challenges. While it’s remarkably easy to get sucked into the difficulty of the journey, the zillions of destinations are worth the...
by Misti Burmeister | May 17, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” — William Ellery Channing I’m not the type to get fevers. Ever. As I looked at the thermometer reading, 101.4ºF, I knew it was Covid19. It was a...
by Misti Burmeister | May 3, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Here I was in my bathroom minding my own business when Bells (my niece) pops in and hit me with: “I want to thank you for allowing me to do the dishes and the laundry.” Wait, what? I thought, She’s thanking me for allowing her to do the dishes? The look on my face...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 21, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Complacency is costly. It gives the brain too much time to think about how the world (or their job) might be imploding. Keeping team members focused and progressing, seeing and experiencing momentum, is the key to keeping them engaged and productive. Use the...
by Misti Burmeister | Apr 5, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Ever find yourself witnessing a glaring mistake by one of your team members, and thinking this could be costly? Perhaps you’ve heard about the importance of giving feedback in a timely manner. You know this behavior needs to be corrected, and quickly. But how? Just...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 22, 2021 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Slouched down on my couch, with my feet propped up (roughly 3 weeks ago), I asked my love to grab the thermometer. When I saw 101.4 temperature, I knew it was Covid. I got scared, and so did Yvette. “What are you going to do to protect me?” She demanded to know. Fever...
