Stubbornness: The Cure for Mediocrity
"When we`re clear about what taps into our stubbornness,what means somuch to us that it invokes the `failure-is-not-an-option` mentality,we can all push past perceived barriers and achieve what...
View ArticleStop Rejecting Me!
"Motives are the #1 cause of failure - or success - inrelationships." - Misti Burmeister I recently met with two exceptionally successful businesswomen,hoping to get to know them and, perhaps, form...
View ArticleHow Stuttering Leads to Success
''As leaders, most of us want to be authentic. Doing so has beenproven to increase loyalty, retention and productivity.'' -Misti Burmeister Over the past year, I've had many conversations with Chris,...
View ArticleWhy Computers Don't Belong in Dentist Chairs
''We can only give to others that which we give to ourselves.When we put ourselves first and do what we love, we are able to betterserve others.'' - Misti Burmeister Selfishness often gets a bad rap....
View ArticleWhen NO is Not an Option
''Keep pursuing what you want only when doing so adds value toyour life and those around you.'' - Misti Burmeister While there's no shortage of wealthy people in the UnitedStates, there are very few...
View ArticleWhen Nice Employees Get the Boot
"As a leader, are you willing to stubbornly demand the best out ofyour team? Or, are you wasting time babysitting?" - Misti Burmeister. While I certainly believe it is better to be loved than to be...
View ArticlePressure: The Key to Performance
''When those you lead give you warning signs, payattention.'' - Misti Burmeister Two weeks ago, my parents came to visit. While we were driving backto my place from the Lexington Market in Baltimore,...
View ArticleWhat Gets You Giddy?
"In the twenty-first century, it`s the individual man and womanpassionately in pursuit of their business dreams who will have apositive, transformative impact on everyone`s lives." ~John...
View ArticleWould You Rather Be the MVP, or the Coach?
''Leading a team requires that we stop needing to be the starand, instead, champion the success of our employees.'' -Misti Burmeister If you're in a leadership position, it's probably safe tosay that...
View ArticleDestroy Morale or Communicate?
''The best morale exists when you never hear the word mentioned.When you hear a lot of talk about it, it`s usually lousy.'' -Dwight D. Eisenhower Most leaders want their team to remain engaged in...
View ArticleDoes Successful Mean Selfish?
''While others may want to help us, they have to first considerwhat's best for their businesses ... and so shouldwe.'' - Misti Burmeister Sheila was thrilled when a well-respected business leader in...
View ArticleAre You More Captivating Than Angry Birds?
''Remember, in business, as in life, we reach many peaks. So,it's critical that we re-establish our visions once we'veaccomplished them.'' - Misti Burmeister My friend Stacey had been working with a...
View ArticleThe Simple Power of Today
''Enough little cascades of empowerment are all you need tocreate a Niagara Falls of inspiration, productivity andinnovation.'' - Misti Burmeister There are at least 40 working hours a week. If you...
View ArticleThe Only Purpose of `Leadership`...
The only purpose of leadership is to model the excellence and thevalues we want to see reflected in our employees. It's not aboutbeing a manager - someone who manages processes or the...
View ArticleAre You Wasting Your Team's Talent?
''Leaders who know their ''players'' well, and whohave a clear vision and strong values, will win the loyalty anddedication of their teams.'' - Misti Burmeister At a recent piano lesson, my teacher...
View ArticleThank You, Mr. Zig Ziglar!
"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all havetwenty-four hour days." - Zig Ziglar One of my greatest teachers, Zig Ziglar, passed away yesterdaymorning. He was 86. Thank you, Mr....
View ArticleThe Human Condition
''When it comes to leadership, caring is the key.'' - MistiBurmeister Leaders who command a following start by selling their passion. They understand the human condition - the desire to contribute,to...
View Article12 Ways to Thank Your Team This Holiday Season
"Imagine the difference it will make when our attention as leadersgoes back to serving our employees and, thus, our customers, with thegreatest care." - Misti Burmeister 'Tis the season to be giving!...
View ArticleBlinded by the End-Product
''Success is not the end-product of a great business; it'sa by-product of that company's inspiring vision andvalues.'' - Misti Burmeister This is why many leaders fail to create successful (and...
View ArticleCompassion and Connection
When we open our heart, allow ourselves to feel the impact ofanother's journey, we're taking a risk. Keeping ourselves closed off, separate and distracted is easy. Turning our attention to these...
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