While I’m sure you’re very busy on the job, do you know your most important thing at work? This is the area where you are paid to make a difference. Maybe you are very skilled in a particular thing or are the only person in your business who knows how to perform a special task.
If you’re not careful, you can become distracted from this important responsibility. And while this may be happening for legitimate reasons, you need to take responsibility for keeping your performance on course.
In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you’ll learn several ways to make sure you’re not falling into this common career trap. Some of the takeaways include:
1. Why you need to think about why you were hired to do your job and what is the main function you perform;
2. Whether you have inherited lots of little tasks that take up a lot of your time and keep you from your most important thing at work;
3. Why you may need to weed your workload for things that aren’t really important;
4. How your job security may be tied to your ability to focus on your main responsibilities.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting!
And while he loves to be on stage, 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. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
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.
