It’s not unusual for successful leaders to feel nervous about new things. This could involve a customer service process, a new offering, or buying something new, like software. You may sense that a change is needed in some part of your business but become quickly overwhelmed by your options.
Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, talks to audiences about ways you can easily improve your performance on the job and being able to evaluate these big decisions is an important skill. In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, some of the things you will learn include:
- The exercise you should run through with your team before making your decision;
- Why it’s smart to brainstorm all the things that could go wrong with the proposed change;
- Are there unintended consequences that come with the proposed change and can you live with them;
- Why being nervous about new things can prepare you for challenges that may come down the road.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
