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Dec, 10 2019

Managing Your Problem Solvers

By |2019-12-10T15:10:52+00:00December 10th, 2019|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Managing Your Problem Solvers

Understanding the importance of managing your problem solvers can make you a much more effective leader. You’re getting the most out of your employees who like to improve things. These [...]

Dec, 9 2019

Motivating Your Employees

By |2019-12-29T21:29:41+00:00December 9th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Motivating Your Employees

Your must understand the importance of motivating your employees, especially in high pressure situations. To reach your goals, you may need people to sacrifice and you’ve got to be able [...]

Dec, 4 2019

Fix Your Unhappy Worker Problem

By |2019-12-09T18:37:38+00:00December 4th, 2019|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Fix Your Unhappy Worker Problem

Some new research suggests you may have an unhappy worker problem. While not everyone will love their job, the more unengaged people you have on your team, the more likely [...]

Dec, 2 2019

Effective Feedback: The Self-Checkout Lesson

By |2019-12-24T20:33:06+00:00December 2nd, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Effective Feedback: The Self-Checkout Lesson

If you've ever used a grocery store self-checkout machine, you've likely learned an important lesson in effective feedback. Feedback is an important part of improving employee performance. But if you're [...]

Nov, 27 2019

Your Edge Over Artificial Intelligence

By |2019-11-27T15:16:23+00:00November 27th, 2019|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Your Edge Over Artificial Intelligence

At at time when more and more employees turn to AI instead of a leader for help, you need to understand your edge over artificial intelligence. It's a human touch [...]

Nov, 24 2019

Never-ending Arguments at Work

By |2019-11-24T21:52:25+00:00November 24th, 2019|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , |Comments Off on Never-ending Arguments at Work

Never-ending arguments at work waste time and money. Usually, they are more about ego, than smart debates. Don't fall victim to these time management traps. Find out why you must [...]

Nov, 24 2019

Holiday Vacations: Prepare Your Business

By |2019-12-08T20:02:58+00:00November 24th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Holiday Vacations: Prepare Your Business

It's smart to take a strategic approach to holiday vacations at your business. While you want employees to enjoy well-deserved time off, you also want to be mindful of how [...]

Nov, 20 2019

How to Be a Better Supervisor

By |2019-12-03T00:25:10+00:00November 20th, 2019|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Be a Better Supervisor

Great leaders understand the importance of becoming a better supervisor. If you're not careful, overseeing a team can start to monopolize your time and leave you feeling unfocused. Let's talk [...]

Nov, 18 2019

Managing a Shooting Star Employee

By |2024-06-20T17:44:43+00:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Managing a Shooting Star Employee

You’re lucky if you have a shooting star employee. These are your high performers, the people you can rely on to do consistently good work. Plus, they’re able to handle [...]

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