How to Silence Chatty Coworkers

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If you can learn how to silence chatty coworkers, then you can get a lot more done at work. On the job, while it’s good to have some non-work conversations with colleagues, if you’re not careful, they can monopolize your time.

How do you overcome this common workplace distraction without appearing rude? We’ll talk about a few actionable strategies in this edition of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast.

Meet Ken Okel

Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. It’s not just a meeting. It’s an experience.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive, and teaching you how to get more done at work, or how to silence chatty coworkers.

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If you like the way I think you also might enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement.