How to Share Bad News at Work, Ken Okel, Keynote Speaker Orlando Florida MiamiIt’s important for people to learn how to share bad news at work. This is about understanding and respecting the power of information, even when it’s bad or disappointing. You want to have an employee culture where people are comfortable sharing all kinds of news.

In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you’ll find out some ways to handle these challenging situations. Some of the things you will learn include:

1. Why we never have a problem sharing good news;
2. What researchers have discovered about giving a bunch of disclaimers before you share bad news at work;
3. Why you should honor people with information, as you would like to be treated;
4. What you should do if you are the person responsible for some bad news;
5. When you receive bad news, why you shouldn’t kill the messenger, especially if they are not responsible for the problem.

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And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.

About Ken Okel

As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.

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