Articles by Ken Okel

Jul, 24 2023

Solving Frustration at Work

By |2023-08-17T21:40:48+00:00July 24th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Solving Frustration at Work

While leaders may acknowledge employee engagement problems, very often there’s not much consideration about solving frustration at work. If left unaddressed, little issues will grow like weeds and have a [...]

Jul, 17 2023

Poor Leadership Communication Hurts Productivity

By |2023-07-12T19:04:46+00:00July 17th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Poor Leadership Communication Hurts Productivity

Poor leadership communication is usually a root cause of a struggling business. Without this critical element, you’ll likely see decreased efficiency and limited progress. Boosting teamwork will never be more [...]

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 [...]

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