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...
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What Must Be in Your Out of Office Message
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Your out of office message could be missing something very important. Whether it's through the phone or email, people want to receive a key piece of information. If you don't provide it, then you could open the door to frustration and even lost business. Make sure being out of the office doesn't mean being out of luck for your organization. Find out what you must share 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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How to Stay Calm Under Pressure
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Understanding how to stay calm under pressure is a leadership skill that continues to grow in importance. We live in a rapidly changing world and there are going to be times when things go wrong. In the moment, it's understandable you may react poorly to these challenges. But does that undermine your performance and your workplace culture? Learn how to keep your cool when things are tough 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...
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The Top Complaint About Meetings
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
The top complaint about meetings is all about people talking way too much. Especially when they really have nothing to add to the conversation. I uncovered this complaint when I asked my LinkedIn followers to tell me what annoys them most about these gatherings. While you may feel their pain, you don't have to experience it if you follow a few simple tips 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...
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Think About What Could Go Wrong
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Leaders who take the time to think about what could go wrong will often prevent big problems from happening. It's possible your high-performing team has overlooked something important that could impact a project's success. What if you took some time to consider some of these negative scenarios, no matter how unlikely they may seem. Learn to expect the unexpected 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...
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But That's Not Me!
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Busy leaders may find themselves saying, "But that's not me!" when employees react to an increase in bad behavior. Whether it's being overly demanding or dismissing concerns, these issues can become performance and retention issues. Often, bad behavior is the product of understandable stress but should it be allowed to continue? Learn how to quickly identify if you've fallen into this busy leader trap, 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...
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Play the Missing Employee Game
2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
Smart leaders embrace the chance to play the missing employee game. This simple task can help you better prepare your business for unexpected employee absences. In life, unexpected things can happen that will take valuable staff members out of your organization for weeks. Will this be a time of productivity or panic? Prepare for the unexpected 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...
info_outlineBusy leaders may find themselves saying, "But that's not me!" when employees react to an increase in bad behavior. Whether it's being overly demanding or dismissing concerns, these issues can become performance and retention issues.
Often, bad behavior is the product of understandable stress but should it be allowed to continue? Learn how to quickly identify if you've fallen into this busy leader trap, 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