Keynote Stories from Ken Okel
Episode 300 features a couple of keynote stories from Ken Okel (that’s me). While you may know me as the host of the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, I’m also a [...]
Mar, 22
2017
Mar, 20
2017
How to Podcast: Lessons from 300 Episodes
If repetition makes you good at something, then I may know how to podcast. This week will see the release of the 300th episode of the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. [...]
Feb, 8
2017
Effective Leaders Must Talk About Email
If you don't talk about email at work, then your business may pay a big productivity price. Most of us have never been taught how to use email. We just [...]
Jan, 4
2017
Remember the Challenges of Success
When things go well, it's easy to forget the challenges of success. These are problem that come up as the result of your hard work making your business bigger and [...]
Dec, 28
2016
What Newsrooms Know About Deadlines
While deadlines can help focus a team on a goal, sometimes the process is undermined when the deadlines are allowed to be moved back. In some cases, it’s unavoidable but [...]
Dec, 21
2016
Your 2017 Productivity Plan
If you want to improve your productivity in 2017, then you need to have a productivity plan. This is not just a list of things that you need to do [...]
Dec, 14
2016
Beware of the Quick Fix
During busy times, you may look for a quick fix when it comes to solving your problems but ultimately, you may not be solving anything. It’s a challenge a lot [...]
Dec, 5
2016
How to Prepare for the Unexpected at Work
As a leader, you can protect yourself and your business when you prepare for the unexpected. This is not about clairvoyance but rather understanding how you’ll respond to potential challenges. [...]
Nov, 29
2016
Improve Productivity with a First Date
Important conversations, that can improve productivity, may not be happening in your organization. These are talks that can identify problems and produce solutions that boost the bottom line. The problem [...]
Nov, 15
2016
Do You Hurt Productivity at Work?
What if you had little habits that actually hurt productivity at work? These may be the product of a bored mind that unwittingly distracts people from their big picture goals. [...]