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Sep, 18 2017

Do Your Employees Make This Productivity Mistake?

By |2017-09-18T19:57:56+00:00September 18th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Do Your Employees Make This Productivity Mistake?

Let's continue the discussion of the phrase that is a big productivity mistake at work. It's "One more thing." Recently, we talked about how leaders can create problems and burnout [...]

Sep, 15 2017

Protect Yourself From Too Many Questions at Work

By |2017-11-09T12:51:39+00:00September 15th, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , |Comments Off on Protect Yourself From Too Many Questions at Work

Don't fall into the trap of constantly having to answer questions at work. As a leader, you should not be seen as the fountain of information. In this episode of [...]

Sep, 13 2017

How to Give Better Feedback

By |2017-09-13T16:51:06+00:00September 13th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Give Better Feedback

It's okay if you're unsure how to give better feedback. Giving feedback isn't a skill that's taught in school. Suddenly, you may find yourself needing to inspire and guide others [...]

Sep, 11 2017

Hurricane Irma Lessons: The Value of Your Emergency Plan

By |2019-08-30T17:48:00+00:00September 11th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Hurricane Irma Lessons: The Value of Your Emergency Plan

My sleeping view in the hurricane shelter wasn’t originally part of my Emergency Plan. When I recently wrote about the importance of your emergency plan for a business, it [...]

Sep, 6 2017

Why You’re Judged at Work

By |2017-08-26T15:18:21+00:00September 6th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Why You’re Judged at Work

There's a good chance you're judged at work and it may be for reasons you never would have considered. We all can have little quirks that limit our professional potential. [...]

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 [...]

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