Articles by Ken Okel

Mar, 4 2019

New Supervisor Tip: Don’t Watch the Detergent

By |2021-04-12T14:43:56+00:00March 4th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on New Supervisor Tip: Don’t Watch the Detergent

A simple tip for a new supervisor can save a lot of time, reduce frustration, and ultimately produce better teamwork. For a new supervisor (and perhaps even some seasoned ones), [...]

Feb, 25 2019

Name Your Bad Habits

By |2019-08-22T13:38:02+00:00February 25th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Name Your Bad Habits

If you want to perform better during high pressure situations at work, then you should learn to name your bad habits. This mindfulness practice allows you to recognize behaviors that [...]

Feb, 18 2019

Managing Your Problem Solvers

By |2019-08-22T13:39:45+00:00February 18th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Managing Your Problem Solvers

As you look around your organization, do you have people who are problem solvers? They enjoy looking at something that isn’t right and figuring out a way to make it [...]

Feb, 11 2019

Prioritize Problem Solving

By |2019-08-23T23:31:54+00:00February 11th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Prioritize Problem Solving

Overwhelmed leaders may want to look at how they prioritize problem solving. Good intentions can lead to spending a tremendous amount of time on every issue that comes up. This [...]

Feb, 4 2019

Avoid the Complicated Solution

By |2019-08-23T23:34:01+00:00February 4th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Avoid the Complicated Solution

Many organizations fall into the trap of a complicated solution, when trying to solve a problem. While a complicated solution works, it often takes too much time and energy. Over [...]

Jan, 28 2019

Surviving Your Time Crunch

By |2019-08-24T21:12:27+00:00January 28th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Surviving Your Time Crunch

At work, you will face a time crunch. Whether it’s a moved up deadline or an unexpected opportunity, you will have to work fast. This can create stress and sometimes [...]

Jan, 14 2019

Selling Your Idea to Employees

By |2019-08-24T21:16:39+00:00January 14th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Selling Your Idea to Employees

When it comes to selling your idea to employees, does it feel like you’re trying to convince a reluctant caveman to embrace fire? You know the idea is good, you [...]

Jan, 7 2019

Blocking Distractions at Work

By |2019-08-26T00:13:41+00:00January 7th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Blocking Distractions at Work

Blocking distractions at work represents an important skill for your career. It allows you to focus better on tasks. And by maximizing your time, you’ll avoid stress and burnout traps, [...]

Dec, 31 2018

2019 Workplace Predictions

By |2019-08-26T00:14:56+00:00December 31st, 2018|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 2019 Workplace Predictions

Our 2019 workplace predictions may be called, The Employee Strikes Back. Low unemployment provides employees options for where they work and smart employers will focus on employee retention. In the [...]

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