Leaders may not like them but they understand that work nightmares can help you. Most have been in that situation on a job, where you’re living through some kind of business horror story. Maybe it’s about a bad boss, demanding customers, or unrealistic expectations.
While these stories aren’t fun, in the moment, they can provide a valuable learning tool for everyone. And in today’s busy world, that knowledge can give you an edge.
Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, talks to audiences about ways you can easily improve your performance on the job and being able to look back at bad times is a very useful skill. In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, some of the things you will learn include:
1. Why it’s important to hear work nightmare stories, even if you’re in the perfect job;
2. How someone’s work nightmares can help you prepare for similar situations.
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And Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
