by Misti Burmeister | Apr 9, 2015 | Provoke your Performance |
Question from audience: How do you nurture a willingness to accept or seek feedback in others? And than get them to take action on it? The most important answer is much simpler than it is easy: Show me! Demonstration is key. By actively seeking out feedback,...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 19, 2015 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What do you do when the intense pressure of success clashes with your better judgment of who to bring onto the team? Do you hire them based on their skills—or access to capital—or do you hope someone better comes along, quickly? Sitting across the table from me, Janet...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 15, 2015 | Interviews with Provokers, Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Considering Tom Henschel’s background in television and theater (a graduate of The Julliard School of Music), I focused this interview on uncovering how he helps leaders polish their executive presence. Not surprising, he shared some valuable strategies for:...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 12, 2015 | Provoke your Performance, Uncategorized |
One of our listeners asked: “In the past I have found it difficult to separate my emotions when it comes to criticism I’ve received. Once faced with the criticism it’s difficult where to go from there. It would be great to get an outline on what to...
by Misti Burmeister | Mar 5, 2015 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Nearly a month ago, I lost the love of my life – my nephew, CJ. He was just four days shy of his twentieth birthday when the ice grabbed ahold of his tire and spun him backward into oncoming traffic. Screams turned to sobs, and eventually a stream of uncontrollable...
by Misti Burmeister | Feb 26, 2015 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Ever keep an employee, even though you knew it was time to move on? They clearly violated your values, though they also brought vital skills to the table. As a result, you hold on to them, hoping they will change their ways. Such decisions are made out of fear (not...
