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May, 2 2018

Why You Should Celebrate Yesterday

By |2022-03-13T14:13:59+00:00May 2nd, 2018|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Why You Should Celebrate Yesterday

While you may be forward thinking on the job, you should celebrate yesterday. It's good to take a step back and review the previous day. It's a smart and easy [...]

Jan, 30 2018

Clean Up Clutter at Work

By |2018-01-30T14:06:34+00:00January 30th, 2018|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Clean Up Clutter at Work

If you want to clean up clutter at work, then you need to create a cleaning system. It needs to be something that can be repeated periodically because it’s easier [...]

Jan, 8 2018

Do You Solve Problems the Same Way?

By |2018-01-10T16:40:26+00:00January 8th, 2018|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Do You Solve Problems the Same Way?

When you solve problems the same way, you assume there is only one possible solution or one solution that works. That approach may become a limiting belief that costs you [...]

Nov, 8 2017

This Productivity Trap Causes Burnout in the Workplace

By |2017-09-19T18:42:58+00:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on This Productivity Trap Causes Burnout in the Workplace

A simple phrase causes burnout in the workplace. While it's an innocent sentence, it points toward bigger problems in an organization. The phrase that causes burnout is, "Can you do [...]

Oct, 10 2017

Can Employees Find Your HR Policies?

By |2017-10-10T10:43:46+00:00October 10th, 2017|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Can Employees Find Your HR Policies?

If your HR policies are a mystery to employees, then how can they be followed? Often, these rules are hard to find, are quietly updated, and are either kept in [...]

Sep, 4 2017

This Phrase is a Productivity Killer

By |2017-09-04T20:06:38+00:00September 4th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on This Phrase is a Productivity Killer

The phrase, “One more thing,” is a productivity killer for both leaders and employees. In today’s busy world, it can be very tempting to squeeze a little more work into [...]

Aug, 28 2017

What’s Your Emergency Plan?

By |2017-09-14T17:46:05+00:00August 28th, 2017|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on What’s Your Emergency Plan?

Having an emergency plan at your business can save you time and money. It’s preparation for unexpected things that could paralyze your operations. While most people agree that having a [...]

Aug, 9 2017

HR Policies: Challenges and Opportunities

By |2017-11-21T19:17:19+00:00August 9th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on HR Policies: Challenges and Opportunities

While HR policies can shape an organization, they can also hurt its productivity. The common complaint from Human Resource departments is that they have too many rules. As a result, [...]

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