Should You Be Unreasonable at Work?
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Being a little unreasonable at work can actually be a smart career move. In this episode, Ken Okel explains why pushing back on bad ideas, setting firm boundaries, and challenging outdated thinking can earn you respect and influence. Discover how to do it without damaging relationships, and why this skill can make you stand out, on this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable...
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Why Your Old School Management Style Isn’t Working
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Your old school management style may have worked decades ago, but today it could be holding your team back. In this episode, we explore how outdated leadership habits clash with modern workplace realities. You’ll learn the signs that you’re stuck in the past and how to break free from those patterns. We’ll share strategies to inspire, motivate, and adapt to today’s challenges. Upgrade your leadership for the 21st century on this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . ...
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What to Do When You’re Doing the Work of Two People
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
You’re doing the work of two people and it’s not sustainable. Does this sound familiar? Whether it’s an unfilled position or responsibilities that just keep landing on your plate, doubling your workload leads to stress, fatigue, and eventual burnout. In this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, discover how to protect your time, prioritize your tasks, and keep your sanity while handling an unfair workload. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken...
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Did You Create a Bad Employee Culture?
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Did you create a bad employee culture, without even realizing it? The habits you ignore or accept may be shaping your team's behavior more than any handbook ever could. A toxic culture doesn’t always start with bad people—it often starts with good intentions and no boundaries. Let’s explore how culture forms and what you can do to fix it, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes...
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How Feeling Invisible at Work Destroys Team Morale
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Feeling invisible at work can do tremendous damage to team morale. It can be easy to overlook some of your quieter performers. But just because they do their job without needing the spotlight doesn't mean they don't deserve attention. And they may be starving for recognition. Let's make some noise about your silent contributors in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in...
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Are You Working on the Right Thing or Just the Next Thing?
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Smart leaders understand you need to be working on the right thing and not just the next thing that crosses your desk. There are only so many hours in a day and it can be easy to be seduced by random tasks. What if you started to think about your focus as a valuable resource and looked to invest it in the best way possible? Learn how to control the clock and multiply your performance in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker,...
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The Problem with Waiting Until You’re Ready
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
The problem with waiting until you're ready is that you may let perfectionism keep you from doing anything. There are moments in business when you need to act, even if you don't feel 100% comfortable. Not doing anything may feel safe, but it may also hold you and your business back. Let's unleash your potential with some advice on why you need to take action. Act now in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and...
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How to Lead Through Uncertainty Without Faking Confidence
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Even the best leaders may struggle with how to lead through uncertainty without faking confidence. It's understandable that when faced with an unexpected challenge, you may not know what to do. But you need to remember your employees are watching you in these moments and hiding in your office is not a solution. Let's make sure you face your next big challenge with confidence in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this . Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author,...
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Are You Afraid to Take a Five Minute Break?
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Busy leaders often discover they are afraid to take a five minute break. It can be very easy to rush from one situation to the next and never stop. The problem is that, over time, you're going to start to burn out. What if you could be smarter with how you manage your work-life balance and make sure you're at full strength, rather than exhausted? Find out how you can give yourself a productivity edge, in a short amount of time, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected...
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What Would You Do With 15 Minutes of Extra Time?
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
If you feel pressed for time at work, then you might want to think about what you would do with 15 minutes of extra time. While it may not seem like a lot of time, if you invest it well, then you could see a great return. While you may not know when you may get these 15 minutes, often they come from things like canceled meetings, you should think about how you'd spend that time. Let's open the door to some extra productivity in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors...
info_outlineDo you have a fear of costly mistakes at work? For some, it represents their greatest workplace fear. Take a deep breath.
While you don't want to make mistakes on the job, sometimes they are inevitable due to conditions outside your control. In other cases, the problems may be easily fixed if you pump up your review process.
Let's make sure mistakes at work don't cause you to lose too much sleep in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast.
Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this link.
Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change on the job and the need to perform at a high level, every day. He's embraced it and shares his unique career lessons and takeaways with audiences.
The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits. For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.
For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.
Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.
Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com