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2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your performance and productivity at work. Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, engages audiences with actionable and creative solutions. Your audience will enjoy Ken"s relatable approach to improving your performance at work. For more, visit www.KenOkel.com Ken Okel learned the value of high performance and productivity, when failure was not an option, during careers in TV News, hurricane relief, and professional

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04:47

Thanking a Business Referral

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Thanking a business referral is something most people want to do but they don't know how. If you do nothing, then you risk turning off a profitable pipeline of goodwill. Let's brainstorm several options that can give you a system for saying, "Thank you," to those who help you get business. These tips also will come with a variety of price points. Get ready to thank your business referrals, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and

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05:11

Do Employees Want Office Parties?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/12/08

As you look to build teamwork and celebrate accomplishments, you need to ask yourself if employees want office parties. You might be surprised to learn some of your old traditions may no longer fit your team. A lot has changed in the workplace over the past few years and some may want office parties to evolve into something different. Let's raise a glass to new opportunities to celebrate with your employees, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker,

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03:58

Do Employees Show Courtesy?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/11/10

Do your employees show courtesy on the job? While we expect this when they are dealing with customers, how about with each other? Simple acts of courtesy can make a major positive impact on your workplace culture. But with all the working from home that's been going on, some may be out of practice with this skill. Let's go over some simple ways your team can show courtesy, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel,

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04:12

An Unexpected Source For Employee Retention

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/11/03

The world of coffee shops may provide you with an unexpected source for employee retention. Those businesses have mastered sales tactics that can keep customers coming back again and again. Guess what? You can use some of those same principles to make your employees want to stay on the job. Enjoy this tip, from one of my speaking presentations, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable

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04:32

These Employee Turnoffs Hurt Retention

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/10/27

If you want to keep your top talent, then you must understand how employee turnoffs hurt retention. These problems may not seem big to you but they can play a huge role in an otherwise great employee deciding it's time to work somewhere else. Are you already making some of these costly leadership mistakes and can you afford to make more? Find out three common employee turnoffs, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel,

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04:44

The Power of a Fast Response Time

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/10/20

In business, you should never underestimate the power of a fast response time. It can prevent a lot of problems and set you apart from your competition. Don't assume that business as usual will produce a fast response time. It usually takes an ongoing commitment to several important steps. Let's satisfy the marketplace's need for speed, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings

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06:12

What Wastes Your Time at Work?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/10/13

If you feel like you're not getting enough accomplished on the job, then you should consider what wastes your time at work. I'm guessing there are likely some ongoing issues that take more time than they should. Complaining about these things is easy but making changes is hard. So let's go over some of the common problems and some actionable solutions. Take back your time, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel,

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04:25

Workplace Culture Problems

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/10/06

Workplace culture problems rarely happen overnight. They are usually a product of several issues in an organization. A falling workplace culture can be turned around but the longer you wait, the harder it will be to achieve. So why wait? Learn four important signs of workplace culture problems, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster,

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02:53

Understand the Difference Between Easy and Hard

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/09/29

As a leader, do you understand the difference between easy and hard at work? Because if you don't, you may be creating frustrating situations for your employees. It can happen easily, when you make assumptions about their skill levels. Because easy street for you might take them to nightmare alley. Let's get everyone on the same page, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com Motivational

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03:48

Additional Customer Loyalty Strategies

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Let's continue our important business discussion of some additional customer loyalty strategies. At a time when you may be forced to raise your prices, you want to make sure you're still an attractive choice for people. In our last episode, we talked about how exceptional service can keep customers engaged and willing to pay more. Now let's turn our attention to three more strategies, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance

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04:47

Improve Customer Loyalty With Exceptional Service

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/09/15

It is possible to improve customer loyalty with exceptional service. This was one of the findings from a recent LinkedIn poll I held about customer loyalty during times of price hikes. While most acknowledge the importance of exceptional service, not everyone knows how to put it practice. Let's focus on some actionable steps you can take to spread this value throughout your organization, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get Ken's three part course on improving your

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04:47

Create Happiness in Your Workplace Culture

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/09/08

Some simple steps can help you create happiness in your workplace culture. At a time when retention and hiring may be challenging, you want your business to be as employee friendly as possible. You may be falling into some common traps, where you're letting random or outside factors negatively impact workplace happiness. Change and hopefully smile more, with these tips, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes

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04:47

Employee Recognition Strategies

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/09/02

If you want to hold onto your top talent, then you need to have some employee recognition strategies. You simply can't leave this to chance. Otherwise, you may give too much praise to the usual suspects and not enough to your behind the scenes superstars. And what are your options for ways to recognize excellent work? You know, the stuff people want. Let's put some answers in the spotlight, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and

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05:19

Hold a Productivity Holiday at Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Organizations looking to improve should schedule a productivity holiday at work. This gives everyone a chance to catch up on important tasks that never seem to get done. If you're not careful, skipping these valuable activities will cost you dearly. What should you do on these days? Plan your productivity holiday, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the

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05:24

How to Prevent Poor Employee Engagement

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Poor employee engagement is a problem that rarely fixes itself. In fact, it usually gets worse and then exponentially worse. And there's a good chance it will never recover. Recently, I asked my connections on LinkedIn to share their thoughts on some of the biggest examples of poor employee engagement. Let's go through the results and see if we can improve your workplace culture, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken

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04:43

Common Leadership Communication Mistakes

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/08/11

Some common leadership communication mistakes lower productivity and hurt workplace culture. These common problems may seem obvious but during busy times, they are easy to overlook. As a result, employees are left confused and may not to do things the way you want. Make sure you're saying, what you mean to be saying, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the

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04:55

Understand Your Competition

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/08/04

In business, it's important to understand your competition. They will influence a lot of your decisions. But some are competing against the wrong things. This can result in frustration, as well as lost time and money. Let's step back from the starting line and consider your true competitor or competitors. Get smart and get competitive, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings

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05:16

Need a Text Message Policy for Work?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/07/28

If employee productivity and retention are concerns, then you may need a text message policy for work. Texting has become an increasingly popular workplace communication tool. But while its use is common, some bad habits are as well. These can lead to confusion and impact work-life balance. Learn how to have a clear message with your text messaging, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating

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09:10

Dance Machine Story

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/07/20

Join Ken Okel for a special performance of his Dance Machine story. In honor of our 650th episode, we're tearing up the format and doing something different. Hear a story that's about getting unstuck, trying something out of your comfort zone, and how that risk could pay big benefits years later. For Ken, it was about taking a ballroom dancing class, despite the fact he's admittedly a below average dancer. Enjoy the telling of the story that made one man spit out a full glass of water, in this

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06:31

Ten Excuses For Avoiding Change

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/07/07

When you try to introduce a new idea to your business, you may hear ten excuses for avoiding change. These are common concerns designed to torpedo disrupting the status quo. Sometimes the excuses have merit but they may also represent playing it too safe, in a world where risk is rewarded. Learn the ten excuses for avoiding change and how you can respond to them, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in

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