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Nov, 13 2017

2018 Workplace Predictions

By |2018-01-02T13:17:52+00:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 2018 Workplace Predictions

Considering these 2018 workplace predictions could position your business for a strong year. The predictions are not about flying cars or jetpacks but rather actionable strategies that can make your [...]

Nov, 8 2017

This Productivity Trap Causes Burnout in the Workplace

By |2017-09-19T18:42:58+00:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on This Productivity Trap Causes Burnout in the Workplace

A simple phrase causes burnout in the workplace. While it's an innocent sentence, it points toward bigger problems in an organization. The phrase that causes burnout is, "Can you do [...]

Nov, 7 2017

A Sign of Burnout at Work

By |2017-11-07T15:27:51+00:00November 7th, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Sign of Burnout at Work

A common phrase is an early sign of burnout at work. You may be surprised it comes from otherwise good intentions from engaged employees. But it can also mean long [...]

Nov, 6 2017

Do You Work on the Weekend?

By |2017-11-08T15:04:16+00:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Do You Work on the Weekend?

Do you work on the weekend or enjoy a 48 hour escape from your job? According to a survey by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, about seven out of ten people work at [...]

Nov, 1 2017

Business Lessons from Hurricane Irma

By |2021-04-10T16:06:52+00:00November 1st, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Business Lessons from Hurricane Irma

In our last episode, when I talked about the importance of an emergency plan at work, I didn't know that I'd be receiving business lessons from Hurricane Irma. I live [...]

Oct, 31 2017

How To Improve Your Concentration at Work

By |2017-10-31T12:50:56+00:00October 31st, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on How To Improve Your Concentration at Work

If you want to improve your concentration at work, then you need to learn how to remove distractions. A simple text message, noisy copier, or email alert can break your [...]

Oct, 30 2017

Productivity Tip: Staying Healthy for the Holidays

By |2017-10-30T19:19:24+00:00October 30th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Productivity Tip: Staying Healthy for the Holidays

For busy leaders, staying healthy for the holidays is often a challenge. It’s understandable as year end schedules are packed, family commitments multiply, and it’s cold and flu season. Your [...]

Oct, 25 2017

Prepare Your Business for an Emergency

By |2017-10-25T12:45:20+00:00October 25th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Prepare Your Business for an Emergency

Whether it's something big, like a hurricane, or something smaller, like a burst water pipe, you need to prepare your business for an emergency. Otherwise, the unexpected could have a [...]

Oct, 24 2017

Restaurant Quality Control

By |2017-10-24T13:30:10+00:00October 24th, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Restaurant Quality Control

If you want to improve the quality control in your business, then consider restaurants. Restaurant owners understand their commitment to quality control will play a key role in their success. [...]

Oct, 23 2017

Productivity Tip for Work: Know Your Brownie Tasks

By |2017-11-21T19:09:48+00:00October 23rd, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Productivity Tip for Work: Know Your Brownie Tasks

When audiences ask me for an easy productivity tip for work, I tell them to think about their sweet tooth. In a lot of cases, they're performing what I call, [...]

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