Articles by Ken Okel

Sep, 14 2020

Performing Under Pressure

By |2020-09-14T19:01:08+00:00September 14th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Performing Under Pressure

While it is humbling, challenging situations can be great teachers when it comes to performing under pressure. These are those moments when something unexpected forces you to scramble toward success. [...]

Sep, 7 2020

Preventing Coronavirus Burnout

By |2020-09-07T19:38:17+00:00September 7th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Preventing Coronavirus Burnout

Today’s leaders need to be thinking about preventing coronavirus burnout in themselves and their employees. We’ve talked before about this challenge, which has been on the rise in recent years. [...]

Aug, 31 2020

The Problem with Past Success

By |2020-09-01T19:09:37+00:00August 31st, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Problem with Past Success

As many businesses look to overcome disruption from COVID-19, leaders need to understand the problem with past success. While yesterday’s achievements are valuable, are they keeping you from making important [...]

Aug, 10 2020

Do You Have Effective Goals?

By |2020-08-10T18:39:55+00:00August 10th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Do You Have Effective Goals?

Especially when things may be hectic at work, it’s important to have effective goals. Otherwise essential changes may stall. Right now, can you grab a piece of paper and write [...]

Aug, 3 2020

Negative Feedback Loop: Resetting Team Culture

By |2020-08-05T14:05:04+00:00August 3rd, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Negative Feedback Loop: Resetting Team Culture

During challenging times it’s important for leaders to focus on resetting team culture. All of the challenges from COVID-19 may have you and your employees stuck in a loop of [...]

Jul, 27 2020

Employee Productivity: Leading Through Anxiety

By |2020-07-27T18:25:57+00:00July 27th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Employee Productivity: Leading Through Anxiety

Right now a lot of business owners find themselves leading through anxiety. It appears disruption from COVID-19 will be ongoing. As you look to get through the rest of 2020, [...]

Jul, 20 2020

Hiring Process Tip: Beware of Stunt Doubles

By |2020-07-20T16:08:07+00:00July 20th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Hiring Process Tip: Beware of Stunt Doubles

Over time, good employees will leave your organization and before you replace them, you should consider a simple hiring process tip. Because if you’re not careful, you could end up [...]

Jul, 13 2020

Hiring More Employees during COVID19

By |2020-07-13T18:43:20+00:00July 13th, 2020|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Hiring More Employees during COVID19

New customer service or safety needs may have you hiring more employees during COVID19. While bringing in additional people, or seasonal employees, is usually a good thing, the strategy can [...]

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