http://www.inspirioninc.com/rss_feed.xml Intergenerational Communication, Generational Differences, Executive Coaching, Generational Communication en-us http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=181 Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=181 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=180 Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=180 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=179 In today's world, where technology provides countless ways tocommunicate, many of us have forgotten how to do it effectively. Andthat's a big problem for leaders. Gallup estimates that companies lose $300 billion each year inproductivity alone. Imagine how that would change if more employeesbetter understood what they're doing, and more importantly, whythey're doing.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=179 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=178 At Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport several months ago, Istruck up a conversation with Ken, an impressive mid-level manager.After he shared his passion for this work, I asked, ''So, do youlike your company?'' I cringed when he answered, ''They did so much to get me… and are doing nothing to keep me.'' He elaborated on thelengths his company went to lure.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=178 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=176 You can't have too much of a good thing…or can you? Inresponse to my recent post on the importance of making employees feelvalued, one of my readers, Todd, asked, ''Can you overdoappreciation?'' Until recently, I believed there was no such thing asover-appreciating someone, or at least, I could not have told you what''overdone'' appreciation looks like. Then,.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=176 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=177 25 Things to Say ''Yes'' to in 2012When my new assistant, Kelly, requested weekly status meetings, Ithought, Meetings just suck up time. But before I could say I'drather send her e-mails with specific tasks, she explained.''I'm part of your team and need to understand what'shappening. It's important that we stay connected and on the samepage.''.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=177 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=175 For someone who`s not big into shopping for clothes, doing so duringthe holidays is ... well, you can imagine. In order to avoid thelarge, crazy masses, I wandered into a smaller clothing store and wasgreeted immediately by Mary, a woman who clearly loves her job. I wasthere to buy a black dress shirt, but she somehow got me excitedabout all these other pants, blouses and even jewelry,.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=175 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=174 About five years after I started Inspirion, my business suddenlywasn't doing well, and I couldn't figure out why. So, Ipicked up a CD by Steve Siebold, who's among the top threepercent of highest-earning speakers globally, thinking I could learn afew things from him. As I listened in my car, he said, ''Whatevertopic you choose, you better love it so much that you can't.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=174 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=173 A few months ago, I had lunch with an old friend and her husband,Brint, whom I had never met. I soon learned that he was about tograduate from John Hopkins and was looking for a job. Eager to learnhow I could help, I asked about the types of jobs and industries thatinterested him. He responded, ''I want to use my hands andbrains, take questions, find answers, and be outdoors at least some.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=173 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=172 Even if you know the value of your voice, you're going to have a hard time convincing other professionals to listen … that is,until you prove your brilliance to them. Several months ago, I began considering how to combine my two greatest passions - health and leadership. At different pointsin my life, I have been a student athlete, personal fitness trainerand massage.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=172 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=171 Gen Y has been part of the workforce for more than a decade and, infour years, will constitute half of all workers; yet the generationalconflict their arrival stirred up is still wreaking havoc on manyorganizations. Why? Contrary to popular belief, it's notbecause of our differences. It's because of our insecurities. According to a new report by researchers from the University.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=171 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=170 I often wonder what people in leadership positions think their jobsare all about. Isn't leadership about bringing out the very bestin other people? Yet, according to Talent Management magazine, whilenearly 60 percent of employees think their direct supervisors areeffective at managing, 53 percent aren't confident in theirleadership (or people) skills. Sandra, a senior program.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=170 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=169 There's an interesting paradox that plagues our workforce:Professionals want to be given opportunities to grow, and leaders wantdriven team members who step up and make themselves indispensible.Yet, we keep hearing, ''Why don't they see how hardI've worked and promote me?'' The problem is that mostpeople are waiting for someone to notice them, and employers arewaiting.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=169 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=168 Two days before moving in, I walked through my new apartment with myleasing agent, Jennifer. With the stress of moving, my anxiety andattention to detail (OK, my OCD) were escalated. I immediately noticed dirt and water all over the hardwood floors. Iswiped my finger along the dusty baseboards. ''Are you going tohave this place professionally cleaned?'' I demanded. ''It.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=168 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=167 Originally published by Zig Ziglar:http://www.ziglar.com/newsletter/?p=1143 For years, leaders have been scratching their heads, wondering whatto do with this new generation of high-maintenance workers -with their high expectations (and high productivity) and tendency tosplit after a year or so. The good news for leaders is that attracting and retaining thesecritical younger workers.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=167 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=166 Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=166 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=165 After a recent workout, I stopped in to say ''hello'' toRick, the sales manager at my gym. I found him agonizing over whetherto fire one of his salesmen, Keith. I was stunned. Keith signed me up. He takes care of anycustomer's complaint, whether it's his client or not.''Every time I come into this gym, Keith greets me with a smileand leaves me feeling like I matter,''.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=165 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=164 As I was leaving the gym a few weeks ago, I met a gentleman who Iended up sparking up a conversation with about my new book, HiddenHeroes. When I told him the title, he said something that stung myheart: ''There's a severe lack of heroes in this world. Allour children have to look up to today are movie stars andmusicians.'' A year ago, I would have agreed with him. But as.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=164 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=163 In this challenging business economy, even the best leaders may betoo distracted by the crisis of the moment to think about the bigpicture - namely, creating work environments that fostercollaboration and high employee morale, factors that lead toinnovation, strategic problem-solving and long-term success. If yourboss is falling down on these leadership responsibilities, lend her orhim.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=163 http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=161 It's not news to anyone that today's job market is atough one, but this challenging business environment is also a greatopportunity for motivated employees to shine while everyone elsewastes time complaining. One of my readers recently asked: Will you address the young professionals who have been burned in thesystem? Benefits are being cut, as are jobs, and the outlook forpeople.. Misti Burmesiter, Author...Speaker...Executive Coach Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.inspirioninc.com/article.php?post_id=161