by Misti Burmeister | Dec 7, 2014 | Interviews with Provokers, Provoke your Performance |
Companies lose precious time and money on employees who simply are not motivated. The Gallup Organization is famously quoted for their research on disengagement – billions, in the U.S. alone. The days of threatening people (with their job) to get them to care...
by Misti Burmeister | Dec 4, 2014 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
When I heard about Shay, I got excited and quickly booked an appointment. As an athlete, who prefers torture to relaxation, finding a massage therapist who enjoys giving the kind of pressure I prefer has proven challenging. Having practiced massage myself, I...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 26, 2014 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
The holidays are a great time for reflection and preparation for the year to come. Many of us find ourselves asking questions like, “What went well, not so well, where can I improve, and what do I want to achieve in the New Year?” It’s both the perfect opportunity...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 20, 2014 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
What is it that causes some people to ignore your suggestions, even when you clearly have their best interest in mind? Better yet, how can you shift your language to get a better response from those you are trying to help? Minutes after expressing my interest in doing...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 16, 2014 | Interviews with Provokers, Provoke your Performance |
Negative people drain the energy of your entire team, and they encourage good people, with positive energy to leave. No one wants to spend time with negative people. But how to you fuel the good energy, and let the negative ones shift accordingly? What is it that good...
by Misti Burmeister | Nov 6, 2014 | Provoke your Performance, Uncategorized |
Why does one person see “passionate” while another sees “offensive,” or “disagreeable?” Why does one leader see problems while the other sees potential? Because everybody sees through the lens of their own unique experiences, challenges, and successes. Understanding...
