Articles by Ken Okel

Jul, 3 2023

Are You a Work Text Message Offender?

By |2023-07-03T14:37:18+00:00July 3rd, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Are You a Work Text Message Offender?

As texting becomes a more popular method of business communication, you hear complaints about the work text message offender. These people, on both sides of the phone, may have picked [...]

Jun, 26 2023

Overcoming Excuses: Embracing Change in Business

By |2023-06-26T15:34:43+00:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: |Comments Off on Overcoming Excuses: Embracing Change in Business

Things don’t stay the same very long, and embracing change in business is crucial for growth and success. However, many professionals find themselves making excuses to avoid change or challenging [...]

Jun, 19 2023

Management Mistakes: Motivating Your Employees

By |2023-06-19T14:36:44+00:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Management Mistakes: Motivating Your Employees

Leaders may think that motivating your employees will produce better results but the opposite may happen. Because if used incorrectly, motivation can become a retention killer. Let’s say you have [...]

Jun, 12 2023

Ways to Get Mentally Unstuck at Work

By |2023-06-12T12:46:14+00:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Ways to Get Mentally Unstuck at Work

When you need to get creative, it’s good to understand some ways to get mentally unstuck. Whether it’s fear, a deadline, or the need for some new ideas, researchers have [...]

Jun, 5 2023

Business Leaders Must Give Effective Work Instructions

By |2023-06-05T13:15:28+00:00June 5th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Business Leaders Must Give Effective Work Instructions

Effective work instructions could be the missing piece in your organization. As a business leader, providing clear and concise directions to your employees will likely create a productive work environment [...]

May, 29 2023

Preparing Your Business for Employee Vacations

By |2023-05-29T15:27:15+00:00May 29th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: |Comments Off on Preparing Your Business for Employee Vacations

Smart leaders understand the importance of preparing your business for employee vacations. Whether it’s a summer getaway or a winter break, you want to make sure productivity stays high when [...]

May, 22 2023

The Power of Adaptability: A Key Soft Skill

By |2023-05-22T14:12:14+00:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Power of Adaptability: A Key Soft Skill

In today's fast-paced and rapidly changing business world, the power of adaptability has emerged as a key soft skill. This trait empowers business professionals aiming to thrive in their careers [...]

May, 15 2023

Stop Making Assumptions at Work

By |2024-06-20T17:38:35+00:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: |Comments Off on Stop Making Assumptions at Work

It’s important for business professionals to stop making assumptions at work. Otherwise, you may open the door to mistakes, costly misunderstandings, or imaginary personal conflicts. It's easy to assume that [...]

May, 8 2023

Lessons From My 2023 Commencement Address

By |2023-05-08T13:11:28+00:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Lessons From My 2023 Commencement Address

While I have not been asked to deliver it, my 2023 commencement address is designed to help today’s graduates, as well as those who graduated in the past. Commencement addresses [...]

May, 1 2023

How to Prepare for Opportunities at Work

By |2023-05-01T14:27:38+00:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Prepare for Opportunities at Work

Knowing how to prepare for opportunities at work is an important business skill. As a professional, you know it’s possible you may have chance to lead a new project or [...]

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