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Sep, 4 2017

This Phrase is a Productivity Killer

By |2017-09-04T20:06:38+00:00September 4th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on This Phrase is a Productivity Killer

The phrase, “One more thing,” is a productivity killer for both leaders and employees. In today’s busy world, it can be very tempting to squeeze a little more work into [...]

Aug, 29 2017

The Power of Questions at Work

By |2017-08-29T11:57:40+00:00August 29th, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Power of Questions at Work

When you use the power of questions at work, you open the door to improved productivity. Questions are a great way to expose problems with old, ineffective tasks. These are [...]

Aug, 28 2017

What’s Your Emergency Plan?

By |2017-09-14T17:46:05+00:00August 28th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on What’s Your Emergency Plan?

Having an emergency plan at your business can save you time and money. It’s preparation for unexpected things that could paralyze your operations. While most people agree that having a [...]

Aug, 23 2017

How to Stop Working on Vacation

By |2017-08-06T00:18:07+00:00August 23rd, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Stop Working on Vacation

If the pressures of your job see you unable to stop working on vacation, then you are part of a growing problem. Recent research has found that more and more [...]

Aug, 22 2017

How To Help a New Employee Succeed

By |2017-08-22T18:39:22+00:00August 22nd, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How To Help a New Employee Succeed

If you want to help a new employee succeed, then you have to remove as much uncertainty about their job as possible. Very often, a business may have practices or [...]

Aug, 21 2017

Fear of Change or Fear of Progress?

By |2017-08-21T15:04:24+00:00August 21st, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Fear of Change or Fear of Progress?

Fear of change keeps many from making necessary improvements at work. You know something isn’t working or needs to be changed. But addressing the problem means learning something new or [...]

Aug, 16 2017

What’s Your Business Chorus?

By |2017-07-30T15:29:06+00:00August 16th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on What’s Your Business Chorus?

The chorus of a song helps remind you of certain themes and major points. In your business, do you have a similar reminder system, where you celebrate your big picture [...]

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