Don’t Micromanage a Car Wash
Recently, I saw a charity car wash on a street corner. This is a frequent fundraiser for youth groups or other causes. You get your car washed by a enthusiastic [...]
Oct, 27
2014
Sep, 16
2014
Eccentric Behavior at Work
Eccentric behavior at work may seem cute at first but it can become a major drain on your productivity. Why? Because weird gets worse. In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway [...]
Sep, 15
2014
Leadership: Your Actions Have Influence
As a leader, you may feel that the only actions that have any influence are those that you write or say. But there's a whole world of other communication taking [...]
Aug, 19
2014
The Price of Inaction
In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we talk how the price of inaction impacts your productivity. A part of that is the fear of what I call The Magic [...]
Aug, 18
2014
Jul, 7
2014
Leadership – A Recipe For Creativity
As a leader, you want new and creative ideas to emerge from your team. But are you creating an environment where these ideas can flourish? Some consider me a creative [...]
Jun, 23
2014
How Do I Stay Focused On My Goals?
Do you have a hard time staying focused on your goals? The problem is not a lack of ability. Your challenge is overcoming distractions. In this leadership tip Ken Okel [...]
Jun, 4
2014
Time Management Tip for Leaders
Do you search for a time management tip for leaders, designed to boost your productivity? One of the easiest ways to get ahead is to stop a particular habit: Cutting [...]
May, 26
2014
Leadership: Are You Playing Tennis with One Ball?
It is possible to play tennis with one ball but it's not very fun. You're going to spend a lot of time, walking around the court, picking up the ball [...]
May, 14
2014
Don’t Empower the Clueless
You'll lose a lot of productive time if you empower the clueless. The clueless have a wonderful ability to throw a wrench into your perfect plans. Isn't it time to [...]