by Misti Burmeister | Apr 16, 2015 | Provoke your Performance |
Not being picked for the opportunity is one thing. Not knowing why you weren’t picked is a whole other. Most people never stop to figure out why they weren’t picked, and yet that’s the one way to learn, and make adjustments, so you get the next opportunity. Of course,...
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...
