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Unity Gym PodcastUnity Gym PodcastEpisode 391 - How Crucial Pain Science & Your Mindset Effects Your SLAP Tear Rehab🚹 While you’re here, me sure you grab the most comprehensive guide to surgery-free shoulder rehab you will find online (It's 100% FREE):  👉 Grab our [FREE] SLAP Tear Rehab Blueprint 🚹 If you want to me to create you a tailored SLAP Tear Rehab program, and then support you every step of the way: 👉  Join my SLAP Tear Rehab Program Welcome to Episode 391! I’m Yani Burmeister, CEO of Unity Gym Online. Today, we explore how pain science and mindset impact SLAP tear rehabilitation. Jo...2024-06-1335 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 8 Vertraue Deiner Intuition | Mut zur Vielseitigkeit | Berufung folgt Freude & Sinn | mit Dr. Katarina Barley In dieser Podcastfolge sprechen Sina Burmeister und Elisabeth Kroeber mit der SPD-Politikerin und Vize-PrĂ€sidentin des EuropĂ€ischen Parlaments Katarina Barley. Die Karriere Katarina Barleys ist gelebte Vielseitigkeit: Nicht nur hat sie diverse juristische TĂ€tigkeiten erfolgreich ausgeĂŒbt – von der Großkanzlei ĂŒber das Richteramt, einer wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeit beim Bundesverfassungsgericht, Mediatorin bis hin zur Politik als Bundesministerin und nicht zuletzt der heutigen Arbeit in BrĂŒssel. Frau Barleys Werdegang ist geprĂ€gt von Urvertrauen, “zufĂ€llig” offenen TĂŒren und dem Mut, Chancen auch wahrzunehmen. In diesem GesprĂ€ch erfĂ€hrst Du: ✓ wie Katarina Barley...2021-08-1145 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 6 Erfolgreich verhandeln | mehr Selbstvertrauen | mit Wirtschaftsmediatorin & Konfliktcoach Charlotte zu Knyphausen Was ist Dein Champagner-Ziel? Wenn Du neugierig bist, wie Du erfolgreich und mit (noch mehr) Selbstvertrauen verhandeln kannst, ist die heutige Podcastfolge fĂŒr Dich gemacht. Sina Burmeister hat mit der wunderbaren Charlotte zu Knyphausen gesprochen. Charlotte ist Verhandlungs- und Konfliktcoach, Wirtschaftsmediatorin sowie RechtsanwĂ€ltin und teilt mit Dir in der heutigen Folge: ✓ wie Du mit Dir und Deinem GegenĂŒber erfolgreich verhandeln lernst ✓ warum Mediation in der Juristerei eine (noch) wichtigere Rolle spielen darf ✓ was ein „Champagner-Ziel“ ist ✓ wie Du in herausfordernden Situationen mit Deinen Emotionen umgehen kannst ✓ warum w...2021-07-1451 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 4 Humor | eine klare Haltung | Dankbarkeit | mit CDU Politiker Wolfgang Bosbach Dich erwartet ein wirklich lebensbejahendes GesprĂ€ch! Sina Burmeister und Elisabeth Kroeber sprechen mit CDU Politiker Wolfgang Bosbach. Wolfgang Bosbach war ĂŒber 20 Jahre Mitglied des deutschen Bundestages, eine lange Zeit der stellvertretende Vorsitzende der Bundestagsfraktion der Union und Vorsitzender des Innenausschusses des Deutschen Bundestages. Das besondere an ihm ist seine klare Haltung gepaart mit einer unbedingten positiven Grundeinstellung, Dankbarkeit und jeder Menge Humor. Genau das kommt auch in dieser Folge wunderbar zur Geltung. In diesem humorvollen GesprĂ€ch erlebst und erfĂ€hrst Du: ✓ eine positive Grundhaltung mit Humor und jeder Menge Dankba...2021-06-3039 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 3 Gleichberechtigung von Frauen | Vereinbarkeit Familie & Beruf | mit breaking.through GrĂŒnderin Dr. Nadja Harraschain In dieser Folge sprechen Sina Burmeister und Elisabeth Kroeber mit Dr. Nadja Harraschain, der GrĂŒnderin und GeschĂ€ftsfĂŒhrerin von breaking.through – einer Plattform, die Portraits von Juristinnen erstellt, um dadurch Vorbilder sichtbar zu machen und Frauen zu inspirieren, mutig ihre eigene Karriere zu gestalten. In diesem GesprĂ€ch erfĂ€hrst du: ✓ wie Nadja als Mutter von zwei Kindern ihre Karriere und das Mama sein unter einen Hut bekommt, ✓ worin die Ursachen liegen, dass Frauen in der Juristerei auch heute noch nicht immer gleichberechtigt sind, ✓ was Du als Frau tun kannst, um de...2021-06-2349 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 2 Weniger Druck in Karriere & Examensvorbereitung | Wege in die Wissenschaft | mit Prof. Dr. Stephan Lorenz In dieser Podcastfolge fĂŒhren Sina Burmeister und Elisabeth Kroeber ein GesprĂ€ch mit Prof. Dr. Stephan Lorenz, einem der bekanntesten Jura-Professoren in Deutschland. Prof. Lorenz ist Inhaber eines Lehrstuhls fĂŒr BĂŒrgerliches Recht, Internationales Privatrecht und Rechtsvergleichung an der LMU MĂŒnchen. Er wurde bereits mehrfach fĂŒr seine gute Lehre ausgezeichnet. 2018 erhielt er sogar das Bundesverdienstkreuz. Außerdem ist er Mitherausgeber der Ausbildungszeitschrift JuS. DarĂŒber hinaus war Prof. Lorenz einer der ersten, der seine Vorlesungen als Podcast aufgenommen hat. Auch fĂŒr Sina & Elisabeth waren sie ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Examensvorbereitung. Falls Du...2021-06-1647 minrecht menschlichrecht menschlich§ 1 Darum geht's im recht menschlich Podcast Herzlich Willkommen im recht menschlich Podcast! Wir, Sina Burmeister & Elisabeth Kroeber, freuen uns riesig, die allererste Folge – unsere Introfolge – mit Dir zu teilen. In dieser Folge erfĂ€hrst Du, was Dich im recht menschlich Podcast erwartet und wer wir ĂŒberhaupt sind. Ganz viel Freude beim Zuhören! Die recht menschlich Webseite: https://rechtmenschlich.de/ Elisabeths Webseite: https://elisabethkroeber.de/ Fragen & WĂŒnsche: hallo@rechtmenschlich.de Instagram: @recht.menschlich2021-06-1406 minThe AI for Sales PodcastThe AI for Sales PodcastAI For Sales In A COVID World With Jakob ThusgaardJakob Thusgaard might have stumbled upon sales accidentally, but he knew that from then on, he wouldn’t be contented staying within Denmark alone. Thus, YourSales was born. In this COVID world that we live in now, sales has pretty much taken a dramatic turn, which is why Jakob shares his insights about how SDR/BDR outsourcing has changed adapted with Chad Burmeister. In this episode, Jakob discusses what has changed in sales in the first 60 days since COVID and where he predicts the industry is headed next. He also talks about the role that sales outsourcing plays in th...2020-06-1427 minwellenformwellenformDas bolivianische Audiofeature Auf musikalischer Ahnenforschung in Bolivien. Ein Feature von Julian Burmeister. Den dazugehörigen Film gibt es hier Subscribe in a reader 2018-04-0400 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Milky Way -vs- Snickers | National Sauce MonthChefs Rob Burmeister and Clemenza Caserta are back for another blabbing session. This episode includes a Top 5 List of their Favorite Sauces as well as A Battle of Candy Bars in their weekly Food Fight. Its National Milky Way Day plus March is National Sauce Month! We will be jammed with guests this evening. [
]2018-03-131h 53Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Comeback Kitchen Recap | Food Network StarOn this episode of CTF Big and Beefy go over Chef Rob Burmeister (BIG) , The Lunch Ladys Debut on Food Network Star Comeback Kitchen 2. Crabs Benny and Peanut Butter Bacon Deep Fried Bread Pudding on a stick is what they will talkin bout! Rob gives the low down on his fellow finalists Follow [
]2017-05-231h 53Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Real Magic Needed To Provoke Greatness in Your Team: An Interview with Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President (Retired & Inspired) Walt Disney WorldÂź ResortWant employees who care greatly about creating remarkable results? Listen to this interview! Lee Cockerell is one of the most down-to-earth and transparent leaders I’ve been privileged to interview. Far beyond management and leadership, Lee got to the heart of what’s needed to provoke greatness in yourself and your team.   Enjoy!   Resources from the interview: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Zero to One   Learn more about Lee Cockerell’s speaking and online courses here.   Here’s to your greatne...2017-04-2351 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterA Simple Strategy to Get What You Want Out of Your Career“Why don’t they put more time and attention to that client? If they don’t, they might lose them.”   “Can’t they see I would be excellent in that position? Why don’t they consider me?”   “Don’t they understand that if they’d just have more team building activities throughout the year everyone would work better together? Collaboration clearly improved after our yearly retreat.”   “Why don’t they spend a little extra money on the furniture in our waiting area? At least they could provide fresh tea/coffee and relaxing...2017-03-0806 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterDeveloping a Healthy Sense of Self-Worth is Imperative to SuccessRunning beneath the surface of our conscious awareness is a set of beliefs—sort of an autopilot of assumptions and expectations. The role models we’re exposed to as children, along with the stories we consistently hear, instruct our belief system and set us up to repeat patterns that create the results we see every day. Do you know the beliefs you bought into as a child that continue to create your current reality? I thought I did, and then I came face-to-face with the reality of an undesirable result I’ve recreated too many times...2017-02-1605 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterLeadership: Here’s How Simple it is to Promote Team CohesionWhy do leaders struggle to create collaborative work environments where team members step up and do whatever it takes to create remarkable results? Is it because they haven’t set a vision that is compelling enough? Maybe. Is it because they haven’t counseled their team enough about the importance of working together, despite the weekly—no daily—reminders? Probably not. Is it because the team hasn’t decided on a shared set of values? I doubt it. The biggest reason leaders struggle to rally a team is less about what they’re do...2017-02-0904 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Establishing Core Values is a Waste of Time and MoneyCompany culture experts urge leaders to establish clearly defined values to serve as a guide for decisions and behaviors throughout an organization.    To ensure they have the best representation of the values shared among those in leadership, companies often spend gobs of cash and time on experts who ultimately produce a document aligning the most common ideals.    Mounted on the wall, and often on the website, these key words or phrases are meant to ensure everyone is on the same page about what’s expected and acceptable.   While t...2017-02-0206 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Truth About Getting Out of Your Comfort ZoneWe shy away from sharing or expanding into what we have to offer in the most obscure ways. We think that getting out of our comfort zone means doing something big, which is exactly what keeps us trapped and doing what we’ve always done.   Finishing up lunch with a client at a nice restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland, I kept thinking about that beautiful basket of bread (that we didn’t even touch) going into the trash. While a business lunch is perhaps not the right environment to request a to-go box for the bread, I fou...2017-01-1905 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterA Simple Strategy for Increasing Your ImpactIn a rush to get from one experience to the next, we may miss the simple and seemingly superfluous opportunities to inspire greatness. Believing that inspiration only comes in oversized packages, we may forget to look for the tiny (barely noticeable, really) opportunities to inspire others into action.   Having an “off” day and needing a shift in scenery, I headed to the pool for a workout. The moment I pulled into the parking lot, I started talking myself out of swimming—“It’s been a rough day
 I could just go across the street and grab a hot te...2017-01-1105 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterEnergy, Enthusiasm and Economic DownturnsThey should is a trap that kills enthusiasm and growth faster than any economic downturn ever could.   When you catch yourself thinking, “They should or shouldn’t,” stop and ask yourself, “How can I help them reach their goals?”   Consider letting go of the shoulds (work harder, pay their dues, respect me) and shouldn’ts (go above me, think so highly of themselves, be so lazy), and instead focus on communicating your vision while helping them reach their goals.   Their success is your success, regardless of whether you’re the boss...2017-01-0503 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow Stagnation Leads to Poaching
With Customers and EmployeesGreatness chases greatness. Companies and leaders in continuous pursuit of evolution (personal/company brand), worry more about keeping up with demand then poaching.   On the flipside, those who hoard resources and acknowledgment wind up losing their most precious assets to the competition.   Sitting in one of the nicest business clubs in Washington, DC, just before the start of an event, Lena, a fellow businesswoman, peeked over her computer and asked, “Excuse me, are you familiar with LinkedIn?”   “I’m no expert,” I said, “but what do you need?”  ...2016-12-2905 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister10 Daily Steps to Increasing Self-Confidence at WorkConfidence in nearly every endeavor comes with a sense of knowing or familiarity. In sports, strengthening the fundamentals is key to making critical decisions in a split second.   The same thing is true when it comes to gaining confidence in yourself.    Confidence in yourself increases in direct portion to self-awareness. The more experience you have with self-talk, the more confidence you’ll have. Self-awareness leads to self-confidence. By becoming aware of the results you’re creating every day, you have the power to change them.   Here are 10 daily ha...2016-12-2205 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister#1 Key to Success in Any Profession: An Interview with Kara DelVecchio, Vice President of Sales, WeddingWireI had the great privilege of being in Kara DelVecchio’s audience at a recent conference focused on women in leadership in the Washington, DC area. Her stories and passion were enough to capture my attention for well over an hour—in fact, I was nearly late getting set up for a session I was responsible for because I was so intrigued.   When she agreed to let me interview her for this podcast, my fingers couldn’t type my questions quickly enough. Her journey, curiosity, courage and compassion are enlivening and inspiring—so was this interview...2016-12-2056 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterFinding Courage in The Midst of Our Political Climate: An Interview with Margie Warrell, best selling author, speaker, media commentator.Margie Warrell  has inspired millions of people around the globe to use their courage as a weapon to combat fear. As an avid follower of Margie’s work, I was excited to have a chance to learn about her journey, along with her perspective on the current state of the world during these political times.   Throughout the interview, we talk about how she went from being the oldest of seven, growing up on a dairy farm, to interviewing and working with respected leaders including Sir Richard Branson, Kathy Calvin, Bill Marriott, and Marianne Williamson. We also...2016-12-0457 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister7 Quick Tips to Make Performance Reviews EffectiveImagine standing inside a giant jar of jellybeans, minus the beans and delicious smell. Looking through the glass, you can see there is a label, but you cannot figure out what it says. You can also see dozens of other people, all within their respective jars, none of whom can see what’s written on their own label. You can see their label and they can see yours, but no one can see their own. This is exactly where most of us find ourselves when it comes to understanding our own greatness and ho...2016-11-2304 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhat’s being provoked in us at this time? Sister Jenna of America Meditating Radio Interviews Misti BurmeisterBeing interviewed by such a powerfully present spiritual leader was one of the most special experiences of my career—Thank you, Sister Jenna.   During this short interview, we talked about how this year’s presidential election has the potential to instigate in U.S. citizens. We discussed how we can use these time to move us closer to our individual and collective greatness.     The energy being produced from this election is powerful and valuable—are you getting full use of it to move your team, business, family and career forward? Listen in to lea...2016-11-0924 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow To Use Anger To Strengthen TrustSeeking understanding is the last thing we want to do when someone has offended us, tainted our reputation, or put us in harm’s way. It’s far easier to hold tightly to our beliefs, keep our anger, and strengthen our story by gathering all the necessary data and buy-in from others.   It’s risky to seek their perspective and listen openly and authentically to their thought process, particularly when they might not demonstrate such concern in return. They may never ask about our experience, or even appreciate our interest in understanding theirs, making it far eas...2016-11-0304 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister3 Critical Steps Leaders Need To Achieve More with Less StaffStruggling with a small staff? Need to find a way to get the ones you have fully engaged? Here are three key steps to take:   Clarify Outcomes   Beyond shareholder value, bonuses and becoming “the best,” consider gaining clarity and communicating consistently these three elements:   How does your product/service contribute to your customers’ needs? And, how does your company/team deliver the product/service that adds great value to your customers’ lives? Why do you personally care about the outcomes of your work? Why does your team care about the o...2016-10-2603 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterBecoming a Magnet To Greatness: An Interview Yogi Roth, college football analyst, media personality, actor, and best-selling authorYogi Roth is a Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Filmmaker, Scholar, New York Times Best-Selling Author, accomplished Coach, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, Host and World-Traveler who has been studying human potential for over a decade.   Most recently, Roth made his directorial debut with the documentary feature film, LIFE IN A WALK, which took home the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival. LIFE IN A WALK follows Roth and his father, Will, on their trek along the Camino De Santiago, a famous pilgrimage through Portugal and Spain, where he listens to, l...2016-10-2350 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHere’s the One Big Difference Between Begging and MagnetizingEver been in a touristy area where you were bombarded with restaurant staff doing their best dance to get your into their establishment? Often, they start with their own version of “hello,” and then quickly make their way to, “Come eat?” The first couple of times, saying, “No, thank you,” is no big deal. But after a while it gets annoying, and you start avoiding their side of the road. Even still, one lady in Sorrento, Italy, called out across the road to us, “Hey girls, what are you doing?” Apparently, she thought this approach would work bette...2016-10-2006 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow to Use Anger to Strengthen TrustSeeking understanding is the last thing we want to do when someone has offended us, tainted our reputation, or put us in harm’s way. It’s far easier to hold tightly to our beliefs, keep our anger, and strengthen our story by gathering all the necessary data and buy-in from others. It’s risky to seek their perspective and listen openly and authentically to their thought process, particularly when they might not demonstrate such concern in return. They may never ask about our experience, or even appreciate our interest in understanding theirs, making it far easier to kee...2016-09-2904 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhat’s The Yelp In Your Life?Have you ever found yourself reading the comments section for a restaurant you found on Yelp (or another similar application) and thought to yourself, “How is this place even in business?” Or, “Wow, I’ve got to try this place!”   While restaurant owners reap many benefits from Yelp, few cash in on one of the most valuable elements of these online tools. Coincidentally, it’s the same element most of us avoid regardless of success, position, industry, or experience.   Hungry for authentic Greek food in Baltimore, I grabbed my phone and did a quick se...2016-09-0105 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhat To Do When Poaching is A Problem: An Interview Ms. Lisa Rosenthal, CEO and co-founder of The Mayvin Consulting GroupDuring this fun and lively interview, Lisa Rosenthal shares the story that lead to her passion for building a powerful brand and company culture. Considering the turbulent nature of the government contracting industry, I was deeply interested in learning how Mayvin has successfully reached 90% employee retention, particularly considering the all-too-common threat of poaching. Lisa shared her secret strategies for driving retention through innovation, engagement, and collaboration. Listen in!   About Lisa Rosenthal: she is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of The Mayvin Consulting Group, a dynamic women-owned small business. In less than 4 years, her team d...2016-08-2836 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterOne Farmers Strategy for Continuously Reigniting GrowthLast week, I took a trip out to Spooks, Virginia. It’s located in Shenandoah Valley, and man is it beautiful there! It also happens to be where Polyface Farms is located.   For those of you who follow the sustainable farming movement, or watched Food Inc—a documentary on sustainable solutions to food production—you might remember Joel Salatin. He’s the man behind Polyface Farms, and one heck of a passionate believer in creating the best possible system for both the environment and his livestock.   Cozying up on bails of hay thrown...2016-08-0405 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterPermission
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” ― Jim Rohn While I have never been a fan of the idea that we are the sum total of our five closest friends, I do appreciate the awareness that such a statement creates. The idea begs a couple of important questions— 1—What am I learning from the actions (or inactions) of those around me? 2—How are my actions (or inactions) instructing others? Often, without our even realizing it, those around us are taking cues from us about how to behave, what...2016-07-2805 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Disruption is Critical to Growth: An Interview Joel Salatin, World-Renowned Farmer, PolyFace FarmsJoel Salatin is a disruptor, entrepreneur, revolutionary farmer, and one heck of a leader. His work through Polyface Inc. (“The Farm of Many Faces”) has been featured in SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, GOURMET and countless other radio, television and print media. Profiled on the Lives of the 21st Century series with Peter Jennings on ABC World News, his after-broadcast chat room fielded more hits than any other segment to date. It achieved iconic status as the grass farm featured in the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA by food writer guru Michael Pollan and the award-winning film documentary, FOOD I...2016-07-0957 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Freedom Can Never Be Free"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." —Gloria Steinem Freedom is delicious—intoxicating, really. It tastes like ice cream, and feels like abs of steel. It sounds like seagulls, crashing waves, laughter
 adventure, and looks like an overflowing bank account. It sounds like generous and peaceful conversations with family and colleagues, and it feels like a million kindhearted hugs. Who wouldn’t want that kind of freedom? Freedom to be who you are unapologetically, to buy what you want, to travel where you want without concern for a budget, to do wo...2016-07-0405 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe #1 Key to Tapping Into Human Potential: An Interview Erin Moran, Chief Culture Officer, Union Square Hospitality Group  After sharing the stage with Erin Moran just a few weeks ago up in New York, I had to interview her. While the innovative ideas and practices of the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) are certainly turning heads in the restaurant industry, it was Erin’s passion and energy that captured my attention. Throughout this interview, Erin shares about the experiences that prompted her into this line of work, the #1 key to tapping into human potential (This, from nearly two decades in the human potential industry), and the current success rate of USHG’s “No tipping...2016-06-2634 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister10 Quick Tips to MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM and PROVOKE THEIR GREATNESS – Tips 8, 9, and 10Over the past two weeks, we covered tips 1-7.  You can gain access to 1, 2, and 3, here. You can gain access to 4-7 here. Provoke Their Greatness Tip #8  Our DNA is already wired for success. While their performance and perceived attitude might not always be up to par, remember they are wired for success. Sometimes fears (humanity) get in the way of asking for help, which leads to underperformance and attitude problems. Fortunately, this is where tip 4 comes in handy. If their performance isn’t up to par, work with them (get your hands dirty) to find...2016-06-1604 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Food Network Star 12 Episode 4 RecapOn this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big and Beefy the boys recap episode 4 of Food Network Star 12 featuring none other than “BIG” Rob Burmeister aka The Lunch Lady and Culinary Renegade. Food news is on tap also as well as a Food Fight and our Weeekly Top 5 List. Follow us [
]2016-06-141h 53Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister10 Quick Tips to MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM and PROVOKE THEIR GREATNESSAs the author of Provoking Greatness: Unleashing Hidden Potential (Which Seth Godin says is “a generous book about stepping up to make art, to matter, and to contribute,” I’m often asked to coach progressive and passionate leaders.   In fact, I’ve had the chance to work with and speak for leaders at Johns Hopkins, NASA, and Johnson & Johnson, just to name a few.   Following my presentations, I often conduct on-the-spot coaching for those seeking to go beyond pushing for performance, onto provoking greatness. Many of these leaders have found themselves trapped in...2016-06-0205 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHere’s What Happens When You Believe In Your TeamTwo of the greatest lies destroying our workforce today are: we can’t earn a living using our God-given talents & my employees don’t care.   In reality, we all want to use our natural talents to help our team, company, community, country, and our world—we just don’t always believe we can, and so we unconsciously sabotage ourselves in the process. Great leaders see this, and seek to provoke greatness in spite of insecurities.   The leaders who experience the greatest results from their team are the ones dedicated to looking beyond the...2016-05-2606 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Food Network Star 12 Recap | Food Truck FestOn this episode Big and Beefy recap the Food Network Star Season 12 debut featuring Chef Rob Burmeister, The Culinary Renegade. The boys will also chat about Clem’s appearance at The SI Food Truck Fest ran by Chef Lou of The Chef’s Table. We will also have weekly Food News, Food Fight and Top 5. Don’t [
]2016-05-242h 01Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterGetting Them To Want Your StuffPeople who want your stuff—want your stuff. You don’t have to force the gift that is you. The right people come and the wrong ones go. Your job is to focus on the ones who stay, even after you risked the possibility of rejection on the deepest level. Reject who I was pretending to be? No problem. Reject, or avoid connecting with the “me” beneath the layers of my own uncertainty? No thank you. It’s hard enough to accept and embrace myself—I don’t need to worry about you. Thinking everyone should stay, w...2016-05-1905 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | We Are Back | Food Festivals | Food NetworkAfter a few weeks hiatus, Big and Beefy are back by popular demand to do their weekly Food Podcast that runs amuk. Rob “BIG” Burmeister is gearing up for his appearance on Food Network Star Season 12 which starts on May 22, 2016 at 9 PM EST. Tune in and enjoy as The Culinary Renegade [
]2016-05-171h 58Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow to Evolve, GraciouslyLast week, I talked about how to give yourself permission to struggle (evolve). In this post, I share what I think of as the most important element to our personal growth.   Acknowledging the difficulty of evolution is the perfect place to begin. Recognizing the sheer challenge of our own evolution gives us permission to struggle. Sounds crazy—who wants permission to struggle? You do, that’s who. Difficulty can never be used to mold you into a stronger, more authentic, version of yourself if you never experience it.   When we welcome such d...2016-05-1203 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister5 Critical Elements to Innovation in the Healthcare and Beyond: An Interview Jennifer Ruzek Liebermann, Director, Garfield Health Care Innovation Center at Kaiser PermanenteJennifer R. Lieberman’s passion is not only infectious
 it is literally transforming the way an entire industry thinks about health care and leadership.   If you want to gain access to truth behind what it takes to create collaboration and innovation, listen to this podcast!   Jennifer Liebermann is a Kaiser Permanente “intrapraneur” who is passionate about shaping the future of health.  In 2006, she launched Kaiser Permanente’s Garfield Health Care Innovation Center, the first of its kind. The Garfield Center enables patients and clinicians to envision the future of health care and create it...2016-05-0828 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow to Give Yourself Permission To Struggle (Evolve)Having moved many times in my life, I’d grown accustomed to the (hidden) benefit of starting over—zero expectations. When you’re brand new to a community, they don’t know what to expect, and so you have a chance to try on new behaviors and beliefs.   Changing the way we show up for people who have come to expect certain behaviors and beliefs is far more challenging then starting fresh. Having relationships that are deep and meaningful can create expectations that may easily halt our growth, lest we lose the people we hold dear to u...2016-05-0504 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterKnow When To Get Out Of The Way For GrowthNeatly stacked piles of paper with research from Harvard, Wharton, and Stanford sat on the table as we began our discussion about the event we were planning.   “What’s that?” I asked my soul sister and colleague, Mali Phonpadith, excited to talk about how we can pull our resources together and co-produce a retreat for executives seeking breakthroughs in leadership.   With an excited look on her face, she grabbed the first stack and said, “I went through all the top business schools and leadership training programs I could find. I pulled together t...2016-04-2804 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy It’s Lonely At The Top, And What To Do About It: An Interview With Richard Sheridan, Co-Founder, Menlo InnovationsBack in December, I had the great privilege of capturing Rich’s simple system for building a life, company, and career that spreads joy across the globe. For more on that interview, click here. This time around I wanted to get Rich’s perspective on why it’s lonely at the top, and some strategies for increasing connection and joy from the top. Without realizing it, I tapped right into one of his greatest struggles as an executive within a large company, before co-founding Menlo Innovations. Throughout this interview, Rich shares exactly what he continues to do...2016-04-2436 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow To Let Love Inspire Your Leadership: A Raw Conversation between Anese Cavanaugh and Misti BurmeisterLove is a strong word that many reserve for close friends and family. But what results can love offer in a leadership context? What does love at the office even mean?How To Let Love Inspire Your Leadership: A Raw Conversation between Anese Cavanaugh and Misti Burmeister These are the questions that drove this unique conversation between two women who have worked with hundreds of leaders in corporations throughout the globe. Listen in. Here’s to Your Greatness, Misti Burmeister2016-04-1456 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterCreate A Contagious Culture: An Interview With Anese CavanaughMGosh, Anese Cavanaugh is amazing. She’s authentic, passionate, and deeply committed to helping you show up, powerfully. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your leadership presence, increase your energy, or improve confidence throughout your team, listen to this interview! Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO, Zingerman’s, Cooper, Joie de Vivre, Fitbit, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health, maximize leadership impact, and optimize company culture. In addition to appearing in publications like The Huffington Post, CEO.com, and the NY Times, Anese writes regularly for Inc.com in her column “Showing...2016-04-1037 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterIs asking for help a sign of weakness?In a society that treasures independence, we struggle with the notion that we should ever need help. “If I ask you, then I owe you,” ripples through our minds as we sit inside the safety of our home, wishing for freedom and complaining about our circumstances. Besides, even if we did ask, we risk the possibility that you might say “No,” leaving us open to feelings of rejection. It’s hard to ask for help, and it’s even difficult to offer it at times. It’s frustrating to deal with the people who refuse to accept help...2016-04-0703 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Most People Never Decide To Go For GreatnessWhy most people never decide to go for greatness Saying you’ll start that certification someday isn’t the same as deciding to get the certification. Without a decision, talk cheapens you. It provides entirely too much room for letting yourself off the hook. It’s easy to say you’re going to read a book a month, write for an hour every day, take on a new project, or finish your degree. Decision puts you on the hook, and leaves you vulnerable. You could fail. Actually, that’s not true. You cannot...2016-03-3105 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterStepping Into Your Authenticity As a Leader: An Interview With Hans Finzel  Dr. Hans Finzel is the author of nine books, including his bestseller The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make (David C Cook) and his newest release The Power of Passion in Leadership. His books have been published in over twenty foreign languages.   Hans is a mentor, speaker and trusted authority in the field of leadership. He is host of “The Leadership Answer Man” Podcast. Hans has trained leaders internationally on five continents. He and Donna founded HDLeaders in 2012 where he serves as President.   Far beyond his experience and wealth of knowled...2016-03-2736 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Women Shouldn’t Focus on Leadership: An Interview with Yvette Nash, Senior Producer, Video-Game Industry“What’s the point of focusing on getting women into leadership roles?” Yvette asked in a conversation off line, prior to this interview. Knowing her generous, supportive nature, I was taken aback by her question. Doesn’t she know how important it is to see people like us in leadership positions? Having spent several years focused in the area of diversity, through my work with generational differences, I had to find out why a woman, who is a senior producer in an all male dominated industry (video-gaming) would ever ask that question. So, I roped her into...2016-03-2421 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister3 Key Factors To Success In Any Endeavor“How did they do that?” we ask ourselves as we watch the Olympian finish the race, the teenager sell a multi-million dollar business, or the juggler throw sharp knives into the air, while balancing himself on a unicycle.   How does anyone do anything of significance? (Significance defined: important to you.)   “Misti,” my accountant said, “I’ve been trying to train for a 5K for years, but I can’t seem to stay with the training. Any suggestions?”   Whether you decide to get an MBA, change industries, develop meaningful relation...2016-03-1705 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow to get better results from your employeesRecently, I took my car in to get new brakes and rotors. After learning it would take two hours, I grabbed my computer and walked to a local coffee shop to work.   Six hours later, as they were putting the last tire back on my car, a lug nut broke, and they had to call the parts shop down the street. Realizing it was going to be at least a couple more hours, the manager encouraged me to get a rental car from a block away.   When I came back the ne...2016-03-1004 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterGain Clarify and Confidence—Get Unstuck: An Interview With Joel BoggessJoel Boggess is an incredibly generous author, coach, and podcaster who loves his two Golden Retrievers.   Throughout the podcast, he not only shared simple techniques for getting unstuck, and increasing your confidence, he also gave a personal example of a challenge he’s addressing right now. It has to do with his belief about being an entreprenuer.   Thinking of yourself as an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply someone with influence can be overwhelming for those who didn’t grow up around entrepreneurially-minded people. Shifting our belief systems challenging, and worth every bit of...2016-02-2852 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow to Make Sure Your Marketing Stays Up-To-Date: An Interview With Bill Carmody, CEO, TrepointA pioneer in website development for big business, winner of numerous awards for his work in marketing, Bill Carmody simplifies marketing and makes his strategies available and easy to understand.   During the interview, Bill talked about the critical steps to gaining clarity in your marketing:       Congratulate yourself when/if you recognize that you don’t know the “why” behind your business.     Reconnect (or connect) to real reason (why) behind your business.     Understand why anyone (beside obvious stakeholders) should care about the success of your business. E.g. Most people want to “Deliver Happiness” – well done...2016-02-1441 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterShut Up and Listen“How old are you?” John asked, after I had shared a bit about my history, why I do this work, and a few of the results I’ve helped leaders create.   “Why does it matter?” I asked, wondering if he’d been listening to me.   “It lets me know how much experience you’ve had on this planet.”   Having met several wise teenagers, and at least as many 70- and 80-year-olds who are the opposite, I cringed at such thinking.   “Ask me about my results—they speak lo...2016-02-0404 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Truth About Leadership (Executive) Presence: An Interview With John BaldoniThe Truth About Leadership (Executive) Presence: An Interview With John Baldoni   I came across John Baldoni’s work through social media. His passion, knowledge, and first-hand experience with leadership is inspiring
 and immediately useful.   John is the author of more than a dozen books, including MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership, Lead with Purpose, Lead Your Boss
 and so many more. He’s an internationally recognized leadership educator, executive coach and speaks throughout North America and Europe.   In 2015 Trust Across America named him to its list of top...2016-01-1639 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterStrategies for Dealing with the Energy Crisis in the American Workplace: An Interview With Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’sThe first time I met Ari was through his book, Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Being a Better Leader.    After underlining, circling, and writing all over the inside of his book, I couldn’t help but reach out and personally thank him for writing such an exceptional book.   I wanted to hug him then, but alas I had to wait a couple of years before I could give him a virtual hug through this podcast.   Throughout this podcast interview, Ari outlines critic...2016-01-0253 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | The Long Island Medium Recap | ChristmasOn this episode BIG talks of his fantastic experience at The Long Island Medium Show. Theresa Caputo gave Chef Rob the reading of all readings. We will also talk about Christmas time and how it sucks. Tune in to hear Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. talk about daily food news and just [
]2015-12-221h 39Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterHow To Make Sure This Is Your Best Year YetNearly everyone wants to achieve greatness—results they care deeply about.  Few do. Why? There is no simple answer to that question, but there is a simple 4-step formula that is certain to set you up for the best year of your life.  Here are the top 4 elements I discuss in the video above:  Go for Greatness. Avoid “familiarity” and go for “Meaningful.” Get specific. How do you know when you’ve reached your goal? Know Often, we set goals that don’t really matter to us—focus all your energy and attention on the on...2015-12-1613 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterStop Throwing Monkey Wrenches at YourselfMoments after I hung up the phone, my mind started racing, my stomach tightened, and I had to go for a walk.   “You just threw that opportunity away, Misti! And—it was perfect,” the voice inside my head screamed.   One week earlier, I had received a phone call from Bill, a guy in charge of booking speakers at an event for executives of a company that values professional development.   They had already interviewed several speakers, and they offered the opportunity to me. Every element of this opportunity was perfe...2015-12-0204 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Thanksgiving Wrap Up | Philly Cheese SteaksOn this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big and Beefy, the chefs welcome former guest Chef Thomas Hunold of Rhode Island. Lets see what Tommy did for the holiday. Also Chef Rob Burmeister (BIG) chats about his trip to Philly for Thanksgiving. Chef Clemenza will desribe his Thanksgiving Feast in sexual detail

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]2015-12-012h 01Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterBrilliant Blunders: An Interview with Dr. Mario LivioI had the rare chance to listen to Dr. Mario Livio speak at TEDx Midatlantic. His message was inspiring and interesting – check it out here.   After his speech, I met him in the hallway, grabbed coffee with Mario and his wonderful wife, and learned that he lives right around the corner from me.   Since then, I devoured his most recent New York Times best selling book, Brilliant Blunders. It’s excellent – grab your copy today!   I was delighted when he agreed to be on your Provoking Your Greatness...2015-11-2935 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister7 Simple Ways To Say “Thank You” To Your TeamThe following are 7 simple ways to say Thank You to your team this year, and all throughout 2016:   Pause, and write your list of the specific qualities you’re authentically grateful for in each team member. Are they excellent with excel, public speaking, or maybe negotiating? Rather than simply say, “I appreciate you, or Thank you,” get specific. Gift cards are made even more special when the card you give has meaning. One of my teammates loves the outdoors, talks about shopping at REI, and so a gift card was the perfect for her. What about your team? D...2015-11-2205 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWhy Dieting Destroys Self-Confidence in the Workplace and Beyond: An Interview with Dr. Michelle MaDr. Michelle May was one of the highlights of my trip to the National Speakers Association’s Annual Convention this year. Her passion—born out of her own struggle with yo-yo dieting—is infectious.  Through this interview, Michelle shares the most critical element of successful eating: Mindfulness. Of course, that’s a loaded word! Through the interview, you’ll gain a clear understanding of her systematic approach to learning how to eating what you love and loving what you eat.  Michelle has trained over 500 health professionals to offer Am I Hungry? mindful eating programs. Her programs are...2015-11-1548 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister3 Critical Steps To Reaching Important GoalsThe hardest part about going after anything that’s meaningful is the conversation that goes on inside your head.   What do you tell yourself when you set an important goal, and then start to work toward it?   Listen in – what do you hear?   You will know how important your goals are based on how difficult it is to hear what the critic inside your head is saying.   If you have zero struggle with self-talk as you reach for your goals, you’re either not going...2015-11-1204 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterOvercoming Self-Doubt  You’re more talented than you know.   The key to reaching greatness lies in focusing on improving your PR (personal record).   Personal: You. Record: Marker of success. PR: Your marker for success.   One of the greatest killers of greatness lies in comparison. It’s easy to look at someone who’s perceivably more successful than you and beat yourself up because you’re, “not as good as them, so why even bother?”   Throughout this podcast, I share specific strategi...2015-11-0512 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe #1 Reason You Should Provoke Your EmployeesMany people have accidently provoked greatness, but most leaders want to know what it takes to get others to live into their potential, on purpose.   “Misti, if I could take a wire, insert it into your mouth, travel it down your arms to your finger tips, we’d have a writer on our hands today,” Ms. Cays, my high school English teacher said to me.   “I do talk a lot,” I thought, “I wonder if I could talk with my fingers?”     A writer was born that day.   But...2015-10-2907 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister3 Simple Ways To Increase Employee LoyaltyEver met an impatient employee, who wants to “do meaningful work?” Or, “Work they enjoy doing?” What did you do with them?   The CEO at the first company I worked for responded to my pleas with, “Misti, what did your parents do to deal with you? It’s clear you have problems with anxiety. Do you take medication for that?”   It worked!   I quit.   And then I became insanely curious. I needed to understand what I said, or did, that was getting me the opposite of th...2015-10-2107 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Guest Nick Nappi | MasterChef 6 | Food JudgingOn this episode of Chewing the Fat with Big and Beefy, Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr will be chatting with Nick Nappi from Master Chef season 6. Nick had a great run and made it a long way. We will see what he is up to now. Chef Rob once again has [
]2015-10-202h 01Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterWant to Be Truly Valued and Remembered?: An Interview With Jane AtkinsonJane Atkinson is a powerful person, with a mission to help speakers elevate their game and transform the lives of those their audiences.   She’s so good that I hired her myself!   She’s down-to-earth, practical, and vulnerable at the same time. She brought that same level of excellence to this interview.   Jane has been helping speakers catapult their careers for over 20 years.  She started as an agent representing speakers and when several of them quickly went from 0 to 80 engagements per year, she became known as an influenc...2015-10-1744 minwellenformwellenformTalk im Schloss 015 – Musikjournalismus studieren Heute sprechen drei Musikjournalismus-Studenten miteinander: Thomas Stolcis ist gerade fertig mit Studieren und berichtet von seiner Masterarbeit, einem ĂŒber 40-minĂŒtigm Musikfilm zur Musikszene in SĂŒdtirol. Ihm gegenĂŒber sitzt Julian Burmeister, der gerade Studiumshalbzeit feiert und sich fragt, wie er sich noch sinnvoll spezialisieren könnte. Und dann ist da noch Ersti David Koch, brandneuer Masterstudent an der Hochschule fĂŒr Musik in Karlsruhe, der nach seiner ersten Woche im Lernradio von seinen EindrĂŒcken schildert. Spannender Talk fĂŒr alle, die sich fĂŒr den Studiengang „Musikjournalismus fĂŒr Rundfunk und Multimedia“ in Karlsruhe interessieren. Liner No...2015-10-1200 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Stephen Lee | MasterChef 6 | Pickle Day NYCBig and Beefy welcome 3rd place winner on the 6th season of Master Chef, Stephen Lee. Stephen is an awesome dude who is a Califonia Urban Farmer and all around great guy. Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. will be asking him all sorts of questions about before and after master Chef 6. [
]2015-10-062h 02Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Secret To Getting The Job You WantThis 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 enthusiasm.   This side of the equation—how employers need to change—has been researched and written about ad nauseam for decades. In fact, as the article pointed out, Gallup has consistently found that 90% of workers are either not engaged, or actively disengaged. Only 10% are actively engaged.   That’s crazy...2015-10-0105 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Key to Engaging Stagnant TeamsA year ago, I went from having a mean doggy paddle to learning how to swim in fifteen weeks. Hip pain drove me to sign up for Swim Across America (SAA), and the excitement of my progress lead me to do the 3-mile open-water swim last September.   Once the challenge was complete, I was happy to be done with the training, and ready to simply enjoy swimming. I wanted to get better, but I didn’t want to go through any more discomfort in the pool.   Problem was: my shoulders hurt cons...2015-09-2308 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Food Truck Rock Carnival Recap | Metal BalladsCheck out this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big & Beefy. Chef Rob Burmeister (BIG) will be rehashing about his stint at The Food Truck Rock Carnival this past weekend. Burmeister was on hand to judge the food trucks with CHOPPED Chef Eric LeVine. Although they didn’t know they were being judged it still [
]2015-09-222h 02Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | CHOPPED Chef Eric LeVine | The Rock CarnivalOne of New Jersey’s best chefs Eric Levied Chews The Fat with Big and Beefy about The Food Truck and Rock Carnival this weekend and of course his stint on Food Network’s CHOPPED and CHOPPED Champions. Chef Rob “BIG” Burmeister tells all about the wet and wild experience at The New Jersey Taco Festival in [
]2015-09-152h 00Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterGreat Leaders Ask For HelpNobody reaches greatness by himself or herself, and nothing great is ever achieved in isolation. If we want to go for greatness, we must ask for the support we need.   The best leaders on the planet understand that they need their team to reach their goals, and so they ask for help and provide the opportunity for others to step up.   Until this afternoon, I thought I was pretty good at asking for help.   “You’ve done a great job asking for donations for Swim Across America,” Jane, my...2015-09-0903 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Good Bye to Summer Show | Labor Day Recap 2015On this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big and Beefy, Chefs Rob Burmeister and Clemenza Caserta Jr. rant about the summer. They will recap what was good and bad about this past season and what is coming up in the future. The Top 5 will be summer food related and the Food Fight will [
]2015-09-081h 47Provoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterGet Your Team to Work Together, and Improve Performance: Misti Burmeister Interviewed on Aha RadioLeaders want to be effective, and employees want to succeed, so why what gets in the way? Why do challenges like generational differences (and other differences) impede performance, wreck havoc on innovation, and cause unnecessary revenue loss?   Better yet, what are the most effective leaders and companies doing to increase passion, performance, innovation, and collaboration?   Throughout this interview, I share strategic shifts leaders can make to increase:   ·         Productivity ·         Communication ·         Collaboration ·         Retention ·         Personal Ownership, or responsibility ·         And so much more
   Listen in.   2015-09-0340 minProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterProvoking Your Greatness - Misti BurmeisterThe Secret to Getting Really, Really Good at Something NewA couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to spend a whole week with my 11-year-old niece, Brooke.   The day after she flew in from Colorado, we headed over to my gym here in Baltimore. It’s a Crossfit gym, so there’s lots of open area and rings that hang from the celling for things like “muscle up’s.”   With a gymnastics background, Brooke had a whole new appreciation for these rings. My jaw dropped as she put one foot in each ring, and then dropped into a split. Actually, I...2015-08-2705 minChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Comic Book Jones | Comedy for FoodiesIn this episode Big & Beefy will be Chewing The Fat with Founder & Owner of “Comic Book Jones” Mr. Socko Jones. Socko is a Long Time Childhood Friend of Chef Rob Burmeister. At 1 time The Staten Island Advance coined them as The True Members of The “Chamber of COOLMERCE”. Pretty Cool. Comic Book [
]2014-07-222h 01Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Hell’s Kitchen Chef Kashia Zollicoffer | “Top Five Foods You Always Screw Up” In The KitchenOn this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big & Beefy , Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. welcome Chef Kashia Zollicoffer from Hell’s Kitchen Season 12. The chefs want to know about her Hellish time in Chef Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen. If we are lucky maybe some of Kashia’s castmates will call into [
]2014-07-151h 58Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Child Obesity | Hip4Kids Founder Chef Chris DalyIn this episode of Chewing The Fat with Big & Beefy , Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. will be welcoming a special guest who’s main goal in life is to end childhood obesity. He is the founder of a great organization called “Hip4Kids”. Chef Chris Daly will be calling in to talk [
]2014-07-081h 59Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | “Crazy Legs” Conti | Eric “Badlands” BookerOn this episode of “CHEWING THE FAT” with Big & Beefy Chef Rob Burmeister & Chef Clem Caserta are proud to welcome 2 of The Worlds Greatest Athletes. That’s right! Calling into the studio are none other than Major League Eating’s HOTTEST EATERS. In this corner we welcome Director, Actor, Documentarian, Nude Model, Sperm Donor [
]2014-06-242h 02Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Debut Episode on B&E | Chopped | Cutthroat Kitchen“BEEFY” CHEF CLEMENZA CASERTA JR. has been seen multiple movies such as “Bronx Tale” and “Great Expectations”. CHEF CLEM also has many “How To” videos on EHOW.COM, but is most recognized for being a stand out contestant on “HELL’S KITCHEN” Season 10. “BIG” CHEF ROB BURMEISTER a.k.a “THE CULINARY RENEGADE” has been seen on TV [
]2014-06-171h 57Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | BBQ Pitmaster Chef Glenn GrossOn this episode of “CHEWING THE FAT” with Big and Beefy, Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. will be rapping with BBQ Pitmaster and Owner of Fat Jack’s BBQ , Chef Glen Gross. We will be talking about his appearances on BBQ Pitmasters, “FRANKENFOOD” and all of his upcoming TV stuff. We will [
]2014-06-102h 14Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Chefs Jessica V. & Rich M. from HK12We got a great show this Tuesday Night. Tune in at 7 PM EST to listen in to Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clem Caserta as they welcome a calvacade of chefs to the show. Chef Jessica Vogel from Season 12 of Hell’s Kitchen. Chef Jessica lives in New Jersey and will be guest hosting [
]2014-04-302h 06Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Sarah Pouzar | Dominick RappaTonight Chef Rob Burmeister “BIG” and Chef Clemenza Caserta “BEEFY” will be Chewing The Fat with Chef Dominick Rappa from Staten Island’s “Phunky Elephant” and  The Latest CHOPPED Winner Chef Sarah Pouzar. Even though its snowing The Show Must Go On. Let’s not forget to panic and run out and get Bread and Milk! Listen [
]2014-01-231h 54Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | High School Cooking | Matt Hayes | Bacon Jam“High School” cooking with Chef Hayes and Big and Beefy. Chef Rob Burmeister and Chef Clemenza Caserta Jr. are “BIG & BEEFY”. Tonight they will be “Chewin The Fat” with Chef Matthew Hayes. Chef Hayes is the Chef Instructor at New Dorp High School’s Culinary Program. Chef Matt is also a US Army Veteran and [
]2013-12-191h 58Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | MLE Eric “BADLANDS” Booker | Mixtape DropFormer Hell’s Kitchen finalist Chef Clemenza Caserta, Jr., and Food Network’s Chef Rob Burmeister are Big & Beefy and they will be Chewin The Fat with special Guest, MLE Competitive Eating Champ and Ray Artist Eric “BADLANDS” Booker. They will be talking about his new Mixtape Drop on iTunes this coming Thanksgiving Thursday. Also on [
]2013-11-282h 05Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | HK11 Barret Beyer | ‘The Chopping Block’ Dean DellaventuraFormer Hell’s Kitchen finalist Clemenza Caserta, Jr., and FOOD NETWORK’S Chef Rob Burmeister invite some of TV’s most recognizable chefs into their Waynes World style studio and talk about everything thats going on in the FOOD BIZ. This week the guests include Chef Barret Beyer of HK 11 and Chef Dean Dellaventura of “The Chopping [
]2013-11-142h 02Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Hell’s Kitchen S11 Ray Alongifrom | March of Dimes Gourmet GalaFormer Hell’s Kitchen finalist Clemenza Caserta, Jr., and Chef Rob Burmeister of Food Network are taking cooking and comedy to the next level! Today’s guests include Hell’s Kitchen Season 11 Contestant Chef Ray Alongifrom from Quincy, Mass. Big and Beefy will be talking about their judging gig at The March of Dimes Gourmet Gala as [
]2013-11-072h 01Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | ‘All Mixed Up’ Chef Pagano | Food FightHell’s Kitchen alum Chef Clemenza “Beefy” Caserta Jr. and Food Network’s Chef Rob “Big” Burmeister welcome this weeks guest, Chef Ralph Pagano. Southern Florida Chef Pagano is a New York native, Hell’s Kitchen Season 1 runner up, competitor on Iron Chef America, former host of “PRESSURE COOK” and current host of The Lifetime Channels Hit [
]2013-10-232h 01Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | Hell’s Kitchen Chef Clem | Chopped Chef RobHell’s Kitchen’s finalist’s Clemenza Caserta, Jr. and Chopped’s Chef Rob Burmeister take comedy and cooking to a new level! Follow us on Twitter: @CTFBBPodcast @sichefrob @chefclem702013-09-092h 02Chewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing The Fat w/ Big and BeefyChewing the Fat w/ Big and Beefy | First Show Ever!Hell’s Kitchen’s finalist’s Clemenza Caserta, Jr. and Chopped’s Chef Rob Burmeister take comedy and cooking to a new level!!! Call into the show, chat, and listen for BTR’s The Wacko Network’s newest wonders!!! Follow us on Twitter: @CTFBBPodcast @sichefrob @chefclem702013-09-022h 01