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Nov, 16 2022

Two Powerful Communication Tips

By |2022-10-10T20:25:14+00:00November 16th, 2022|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Two Powerful Communication Tips

As we toast episode 600, I want to share with you two powerful communication tips. One is from a newsroom, the other from an airport. Both can help you in [...]

Nov, 14 2022

A Different Approach to Feedback

By |2022-11-10T15:11:29+00:00November 14th, 2022|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on A Different Approach to Feedback

With retention and hiring challenges, some leaders may want to take a different approach to feedback. While it's important to make sure things are done the right way, you want [...]

Nov, 9 2022

Managing for Innovation

By |2022-10-07T15:50:36+00:00November 9th, 2022|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Managing for Innovation

To produce new ideas in business, leaders must understand managing for innovation. You need to create a workplace culture where new kinds of thinking are rewarded. If you consistently shoot [...]

Nov, 7 2022

Watch Out For Overpacked Workdays

By |2022-11-07T22:46:03+00:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Watch Out For Overpacked Workdays

During busy times, it’s not unusual for otherwise successful leaders to self-sabotage with overpacked workdays. They take pride in planning out their schedules in meticulous detail, even down to the [...]

Nov, 2 2022

Don’t Make this Customer Service Mistake

By |2022-10-02T18:48:09+00:00November 2nd, 2022|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Don’t Make this Customer Service Mistake

In a world where cameras are everywhere, you don't want to make this customer service mistake. It sees employees say or do things that should never been seen or heard [...]

Nov, 1 2022

You Need a Self-Improvement Plan

By |2022-10-18T21:15:59+00:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , |Comments Off on You Need a Self-Improvement Plan

In today’s business environment, you need a self-improvement plan. Changing demands and uncertainty about the economy mean you need to be at your best professionally. And for many of us, [...]

Oct, 31 2022

Email and Text Message Rules

By |2022-10-30T19:29:24+00:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Miscellaneous|Tags: , |Comments Off on Email and Text Message Rules

Businesses concerned about employee retention and engagement should create some email and text message rules. These apply to your after hours communication. At some point, our ability to check email [...]

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