by Misti Burmeister | Oct 1, 2015 | Leadership |
This article—Rethinking Work—was just released by The New York Times. It’s a brilliantly focused on what employers need to do in order to increase employee engagement. The main take away: It’s not the jobs. It’s how we measure success that is killing...
by Misti Burmeister | Sep 17, 2015 | Leadership |
Walking through the double doors to the outdoor pool at Meadowbrook in Baltimore, I remember thinking, “Wow, that’s incredible,” as I watched a woman effortlessly swim laps in a 50-meter lane. At the time, I barely knew how to put on a swim cap, and desperately wanted...
by Misti Burmeister | Jul 7, 2015 | Leadership |
Primarily, we measure the success or failure of employee (and even customer) engagement by how dedicated they are to us, our product/service, our company, etc. Yet, we fail to measure the actions that motivate such caring. By “engagement,” I mean getting them to focus...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 23, 2015 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Another great question from you, my listeners – Thank you! Your Question: How do I make my company a best place to work? Thousands of leaders have visited Zappos to learn about what it takes to build a strong company culture. Ultimately, they want to become a magnet...
by Misti Burmeister | Jun 18, 2015 | Leadership |
Around this time last year, I decided to learn how to swim, and raise $500 for the Swim Across America Laboratory here in Baltimore. With a mean doggy paddle, fear of asking for money, and just fifteen weeks to make it happen, I was overwhelmed and quickly tired of...
