2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your performance and productivity at work. Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, engages audiences with actionable and creative solutions. Your audience will enjoy Ken's relatable approach to improving your performance at work. For more, visit www.KenOkel.com Ken Okel learned the value of high performance and productivity, when failure was not an option, during careers in TV News, hurricane relief, and professional ballet. Let Ken’s customized presentations and original stories fill your meeting with memorable and clever takeaways. Today, as a motivational keynote speaker, audiences enjoy his creative solutions to their problems. Ken is the author of the the books, Stuck on Yellow and Get Better, hosts The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, and has marketed everything from global brands to a three legged kitten. Today people know about Ken Okel for his leadership presentations to companies and associations. Audiences are engaged and entertained as they learn from his experiences and gain the tools necessary to transform their professional lives. Ken continues to use his broadcasting skills in interviews, as a Master of Ceremonies, and in webinars. He also appears on-camera in his weekly productivity tips. Ken is a Past President and two time Member of the Year of the Florida Speakers Association and a 20 year member of the National Speakers Association. You'll also enjoy Ken's insights on his YouTube channel.
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Before You Sign the Contract
01/10/2025
Before You Sign the Contract
Smart leaders know that before you sign the contract, you need to think about the road ahead. Often, some are so thrilled by a new agreement that they only consider the immediate benefits and not any potential challenges that could emerge later on. That can lead to problems, lost time, and regret. Find out how you can avoid these issues with a story that's about an outdoor swimming pool on a cold winter's day. Listen in to 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 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 . 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
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How to Improve Teamwork with Recognition Programs
01/03/2025
How to Improve Teamwork with Recognition Programs
Leaders can improve teamwork with recognition programs. But the programs may need to be adjusted from something traditional, like an employee of the month award. Instead, you want your employee recognition programs to be tied to actions and values that are all about teamwork. Find out how you can reward this kind of excellence and improve your business culture on 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 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 . 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
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Authentic Customer Service Tip
12/27/2024
Authentic Customer Service Tip
If you've ever had a customer service experience where you felt like you were talking to a robot, then you'll appreciate this authentic customer service tip. Customers want to speak with real people and not a bunch of memorized catchphrases. It's a common problem, in the world of sales, but one that can be easily fixed. Let's make sure you're communicating with people in an enriching way on 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 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 . 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
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More Work-Life Balance Challenges For Professionals
12/24/2024
More Work-Life Balance Challenges For Professionals
Life in 2025 will likely present more work-life balance challenges for professionals. In our last episode (#711), we talked about some of the top ones you're dealing with. Let's continue the discussion with two more common work-life balance challenges. Plus, you'll learn some actionable solutions to these common problems. Get balanced or re-balanced on 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 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 . 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
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Top Work-Life Balance Challenges
12/13/2024
Top Work-Life Balance Challenges
Today's top work-life balance challenges impact productivity, stress, and retention. I've identified four of the most common ones for today's leaders. Today you'll learn about two of them and we'll discuss the remaining two in our next episode. Beyond just identifying these problem areas, I want to empower you with some possible solutions. Find out more on 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 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 . 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
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A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson
12/06/2024
A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson
Recently I learned a great productivity lesson from a tree. At the time, the tree was being removed by a landscaping crew. Their approach to this task reminded me that doing things quickly may not always be the best way. This lesson is important for businesses that feel speedy changes are their only option. If you're not careful, going fast could create lots of new problems. Find out more on 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 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 . 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
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Do You Have a PTO Problem?
10/18/2024
Do You Have a PTO Problem?
If you want an engaged workforce, then you need to consider whether you have a PTO problem. PTO or paid time off, is a benefit that a growing number of employees are refusing to use. Why are people turning their backs on something that gets them out of the office and instead work more than they have to? I've uncovered some of the reasons and we'll break down how to address two of the big ones. Get A-Okay with employee PTO on 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 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 . 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
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How to Research Your Competition
10/11/2024
How to Research Your Competition
If you can put jealousy or competitiveness aside, then you can learn a lot when you research your competition. You have to remember your business does not exist in a vacuum. By doing a little market research, you'll gain valuable insight into what's working for your competition or how those companies approach their marketing. And you may even realize things about your own business. Start snooping today on 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 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 . 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
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How to Make Self-Care a Priority
10/04/2024
How to Make Self-Care a Priority
While many want to make self-care a priority, they're not sure how to make it a reality. In a busy world that's full of challenges, taking time to improve your physical and mental health may seem impossible. Recently, I surveyed my LinkedIn connections for their thoughts about self-care. Let's go through the surprising results and give you some action plans on 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 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 . 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
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Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?
09/27/2024
Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?
If you're a leader, do you know why employees hate your employee recognition program? There's a good chance your program started off with good intentions but now has become a turnoff. The reason is that people may feel like they have no chance of ever winning the award. As a result, something that was supposed to inspire people, is now a monthly reminder of a lack of fairness. Hear a funny story of what can go wrong, on 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 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 . 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
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How to Answer Colleague Complaints
09/20/2024
How to Answer Colleague Complaints
Learning how to answer colleague complaints is an important skill that can help you enrich your career. Keep in mind that often the other person is just confiding in you and realizes there's little you can do to solve the problem. But that doesn't mean you can't help them and silence may feel like a bad option. Find out how your fellow professionals approach this kind of situation on 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 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 . 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
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I Need More Time at Work
09/13/2024
I Need More Time at Work
It's common for people to feel like they need more time at work to get their jobs done. In many cases, staffing has shrunk and workloads have grown. What you want to avoid is adding extra hours to your day to get everything accomplished. That can hurt your work-life balance and put you on the road to burnout. Instead, consider some of these time management strategies that are designed to make more effective use of your work hours. Take control of your time on 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 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 . 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
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Nervous About a Merger?
08/23/2024
Nervous About a Merger?
If you work at a business that has just been acquired, then it's understandable if you're nervous about a merger. A lot of uncertainty comes when new ownership takes over. Often these deals happen in secrecy, so they come as a big surprise. What should you do next? I asked my LinkedIn connections for their advice, on 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 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 . 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
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Solve Procrastination With Deadlines
08/16/2024
Solve Procrastination With Deadlines
A good way to get work done faster and improve your work-life balance will see you solve procrastination with deadlines. In many cases, wanting to do a good job with projects is important. But are you spending too much time on certain things, in the pursuit of perfect, where the extra effort does little to improve the work? If this sounds familiar, then you need to start thinking about how you work differently. Get strategic with your time at work, on 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 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 . 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
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Responding to an Unexpected Challenge
08/09/2024
Responding to an Unexpected Challenge
If you're a leader, then understand you will be judged on responding to an unexpected challenge. Some sort of problem will emerge, you likely will have little control over it, and yet you'll be expected to find a path out of the challenge. Do you have the skills to make this kind of fast adjustment? What can you do to make your team rally behind you? Before the unexpected arrives, get some answers, on 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 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 . 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
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Redefine Impossible
08/02/2024
Redefine Impossible
Celebrate episode 700 of this podcast with a story about why you may need to redefine impossible. When faced with an unexpected challenge, do you find yourself immediately throwing in the towel and saying, "It can't be done."? What if, in those moments, you were selling yourself and others short? Join me on stage, at one of my keynote presentations, and find out how a group of tired travelers showed an airline what was possible. It's on this week's special bonus 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 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 . 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
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Old or Experienced?
07/26/2024
Old or Experienced?
For businesses that have been around for a while, it's important to consider if you're old or experienced. The two are not always the same and you need to understand the difference. If your business is just old, then trouble might be down the road. Find out what makes something old, still relevant, 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 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 . 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
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Tips For Smart Networking at Conferences
07/19/2024
Tips For Smart Networking at Conferences
These tips for smart networking at conferences can help you boost your return on investment when you attend events. For many, the ability to connect with fellow professionals is a big reason why they go. But you may not get the success you desire if you don't have a strategy. Find out how your fellow professionals approach networking at conferences 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 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 . 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
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Poor Training Produces Poor Results
07/12/2024
Poor Training Produces Poor Results
If you want a job or a task done correctly, then you need to understand that poor training produces poor results. When you assume someone will understand exactly what you want, through some kind of magic, disappointment is often around the corner. This was never more true than when I saw an employee's vision of cleaning at a gym. It's a fun story about a serious challenge for a lot of leaders. Enjoy it on 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 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 . 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
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Should Your Smartphone Be Banned in Meetings?
07/05/2024
Should Your Smartphone Be Banned in Meetings?
In a world where technology is everywhere, should your smartphone be banned in meetings? Meetings are a place where lively discussions are supposed to happen, leading to major decisions. Does the smartphone interfere with that productive process? Recently, I polled my LinkedIn connections on the topic and found there's support for several different strategies when it comes to smartphones in meetings. Find the right one for your business, 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 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 . 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
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Who Does the Work?
06/28/2024
Who Does the Work?
If you're outsourcing a task, then you need to ask your provider, "Who's doing the work?" The answer can save you time, money, and frustration. When you hire someone to do a job for you, it's understandable to expect their showcased level of quality. That may not be the case, as your account may be given to a less qualified junior colleague or outsourced to an overseas partner. As a result you get a subpar product. Let's make sure the quality of work is what you expect, 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 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 . 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
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Do Cheap Problems Hurt Your Productivity?
06/21/2024
Do Cheap Problems Hurt Your Productivity?
In business, it's easy to let cheap problems hurt your productivity. These are little issues that are extremely annoying. But they aren't your big problems or your most pressing issues. Are you giving these cheap problems too much of your attention at the expense of more important things? How can we handle this time management challenge in a more productive way? Let's help you and your team make better decisions about this common challenge, 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 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 . 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
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Who's Watching You?
06/14/2024
Who's Watching You?
In your career, it's important to consider who's watching you. There's a good chance you may be exhibiting behavior that hurts you but you believe that you can get away with it because no one is looking at you, in the moment. You believe that if no one sees it, then it doesn't matter. That's a big gamble and one that could have a huge downside. Let's go over some examples of this problem, 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 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 . 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
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Do You have a Sense of Purpose at Work?
06/07/2024
Do You have a Sense of Purpose at Work?
Having a sense of purpose at work is an important part of a career. It's empowering to find that connection, as it can help you stay motivated and help you get through challenging times. Not long ago, I polled my LinkedIn connections about their purposes at work and I discovered they fall into four categories. Let's break them down, so you can decide whether one of them fits your needs. That's all 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 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 . 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
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Watch Your Words With Customers
05/31/2024
Watch Your Words With Customers
In business, you need to watch your words with customers. The things you say to them, even as offhand remarks, can become major turnoffs. And in a competitive marketplace that could cost you business. Even if you have the best marketing and branding, you and your employees can repel customers with your words. Let's go over two scenarios where the wrong sentence at the wrong time can send the wrong message, 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 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 . 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
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Tips to Start Your Week Off Strong
05/24/2024
Tips to Start Your Week Off Strong
If your Monday morning productivity is a concern, then you'll like these tips to start your week off strong. Each is designed to be easily implemented. Complex things usually never become habits. You don't want to get into a situation where you feel like you're falling behind on your week and it's only Monday morning. Let's change the game with some simple, yet powerful ideas, 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 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 . 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
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Can You Change Your Clients?
05/17/2024
Can You Change Your Clients?
Have you ever wondered if you can change your clients? Sometimes, they can be demanding and ask you to do things beyond your scope of work agreement. I was asked this question by an audience member not long ago. And while this isn't exactly my area of expertise, I understood the problem and knew there are really only two solutions to this common issue. What was my advice and why do some instead wish for some kind of magical intervention? Find out 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 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 . 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
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You've Got a Tough Challenge. Now What?
05/10/2024
You've Got a Tough Challenge. Now What?
When you've got a tough challenge, what you do next is very important. Obviously, you'll want to pursue a solution. But how do you go about that process? Leaving it to chance may not produce a good outcome and could waste a lot of time. Instead, define how you'll approach finding a solution. Learn how professionals approach their top challenges, 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 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 . 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
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Exceed Limitations at Work
05/03/2024
Exceed Limitations at Work
It's important for leaders to understand that employees can learn how to exceed limitations at work. It can be easy to pigeonhole people's skills and their ability to make positive changes. That kind of growth can happen faster than you think, especially during challenging times, if you're open to providing three key pieces of information. Find out more, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, when a group of tired travelers showed an airline what was possible. 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 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 . 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
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Common Boss Complaints
04/26/2024
Common Boss Complaints
You may recognize some of these common boss complaints. While some might call them minor quirks, they could represent problems that could impact your hiring and retention efforts. And if you're a leader, you may not have realized certain behaviors could become a turnoff for employees. Why not change behaviors before you get a bad reputation? Start that process today, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Find out 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 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 . 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
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