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Aug, 26 2019

Leadership Advice: Superman Doesn’t Need a Gym Membership

By |2019-09-21T20:07:10+00:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Leadership Advice: Superman Doesn’t Need a Gym Membership

Some simple leadership advice can help focus those who may feel like they’ve plateaued in terms of their ability. The advice is that Superman does not need a gym membership. [...]

Aug, 12 2019

More Strategies for Talkative Coworkers

By |2019-09-09T18:35:08+00:00August 12th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on More Strategies for Talkative Coworkers

I’ve been asked for some more strategies for talkative coworkers and it sounds like it’s a growing problem. At a time when days are busy, unexpected conversations with colleagues can [...]

Jul, 29 2019

When Stress Hurts Your Focus

By |2019-08-16T12:30:10+00:00July 29th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on When Stress Hurts Your Focus

For leaders, when you start to make mistakes, it’s usually evidence that stress hurts your focus. You’ve achieved your position through an established level of competence. But it’s tested when [...]

Mar, 6 2019

Overcome Your Toxic Work Environment

By |2019-08-22T13:34:45+00:00March 6th, 2019|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Overcome Your Toxic Work Environment

In order to overcome your toxic work environment, you'll need to make some changes. Whether you can stay or leave the situation, stop thinking of yourself as a victim. Instead [...]

Mar, 4 2019

New Supervisor Tip: Don’t Watch the Detergent

By |2021-04-12T14:43:56+00:00March 4th, 2019|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on New Supervisor Tip: Don’t Watch the Detergent

A simple tip for a new supervisor can save a lot of time, reduce frustration, and ultimately produce better teamwork. For a new supervisor (and perhaps even some seasoned ones), [...]

Feb, 27 2019

Will They Accept Your Idea?

By |2019-08-22T13:37:22+00:00February 27th, 2019|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Will They Accept Your Idea?

When pitching something new at work, do you wonder if your audience will accept your idea? The reason for change may be clear in your mind but you may be [...]

Aug, 15 2018

Easy Tips for Accepting Feedback

By |2018-08-06T00:17:51+00:00August 15th, 2018|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Easy Tips for Accepting Feedback

If the thought of negative feedback makes you nervous, then you'll appreciate these easy tips for accepting feedback. The goal is to remove emotion and open the door to improvement. [...]

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