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“I Tried, But It Didn’t Work” — When Listening Becomes Manipulation

“I Tried, But It Didn’t Work” — When Listening Becomes Manipulation

by Misti Burmeister | Sep 17, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 0 comments

A client of mine recently came to me feeling deeply frustrated. “My employees just aren’t making the adjustments necessary for success.” What she meant was that—due to major shifts in budgeting—her team needed to change how they did their work. Processes, priorities,...
When the 18th Doctor Walks In: A Lesson in Leadership, Patience, and Letting Go

When the 18th Doctor Walks In: A Lesson in Leadership, Patience, and Letting Go

by Misti Burmeister | Sep 2, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 1 comment

This week I had an experience that caught me off guard—not just because of what happened, but because of how I responded to it. It was a doctor’s visit. Doctor #18, to be exact. I’ve seen seventeen other medical professionals over the past few years, trying to get...
The Miracle of Perspective

The Miracle of Perspective

by Misti Burmeister | Aug 26, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 1 comment

This morning at the pool, I met someone remarkable. Her name is Wendy. She’s in her late 70s, with a smile that could light up the cloudiest day and an energy so warm, you can feel it from across the water. What struck me most wasn’t just her vibrant presence—it was...
What Does It Mean to Lead Without a Title? A Personal Story

What Does It Mean to Lead Without a Title? A Personal Story

by Misti Burmeister | Aug 19, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 1 comment

Recently, a thoughtful reader responded to one of my blog prompts with this: “Biggest challenge: making sure to lean into opportunities for being a leader while having a role that is primarily a solo contributor. Wish more people were talking about a definition of...
Trust Is Earned: 9 Practical Ways to Strengthen Trust Within Your Team

Trust Is Earned: 9 Practical Ways to Strengthen Trust Within Your Team

by Misti Burmeister | Aug 5, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 0 comments

Trust is the foundation of every successful team. Without it, collaboration falters, communication breaks down, and morale plummets. But trust isn’t automatic. It’s something you earn through your actions every single day. “Trust is earned… If you want your team to...
Day 29 of 100 Days of Trust: Trusting in Time Itself

Day 29 of 100 Days of Trust: Trusting in Time Itself

by Misti Burmeister | Aug 1, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance | 0 comments

  For the past 29 days, I’ve been walking through a personal experiment I’m calling 100 Days of Trust. Each day, I challenge myself to soften my grip on control and lean into trust—trust in people, in life, in myself, and as I discovered just yesterday… in...
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