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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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05:26

The Problem With Business Motivation

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/06/30

While you may want to encourage your employees to do more, you need to understand the problem with business motivation. In today's economic climate, people may consider your rallying cry to be a big turnoff. When should you ask your team to do more and are productivity problems the fault of your employees? Find out this and more, 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

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04:37

Unleash Creativity When You're Stuck

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/06/23

When you must have a spark of inspiration at work, you need to be able to unleash creativity, when you're stuck. During busy and hectic days, your best ideas may not be flowing like a river. And every minute, the pressure on you grows, hurting your creativity. What if you could take some simple actions that could help you reset your mind and get unstuck. Let's explore four ways professionals change their mental mindset, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote

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05:59

Stop Confusing Your Employees

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/06/16

If mistakes are up and productivity is down, then as a leader, you need to stop confusing your employees. You may be delivering instructions that make sense to you but not to anyone else. This is a common leadership problem, as people process information differently. And while you may think employees not following your instructions is an act of defiance, it may be rooted in confusion. Let's strengthen your instructions, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote

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05:33

Do You Plan for Employee Vacations?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Does your business plan for employee vacations? In an increasingly stressed out world, it's important that your team members enjoy some time off. But are their vacations disrupting the productivity of your business? If you don't have a plan, there could be a negative impact for those in the office and on the beach. Let's make sure employee vacations are relaxing for everyone, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel,

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05:10

Strengthen Your Adaptability at Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/06/02

During times of change, it's smart to strengthen your adaptability at work. This allows you to be able to respond more effectively to unexpected situations. Those who resist changing with the times or to a new challenge, may find themselves stuck professionally and unable to come up with good solutions. Adaptability is a soft skill that you can improve. Let's get started, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel,

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05:41

Do Assumptions Produce Problems?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/26

If you want to improve your employee productivity and culture, you need to ask yourself if assumptions produce problems. Because you may be guessing a lot, on the job, about important things and you might be getting it wrong, more than you think. While it can be good to trust your instincts, you also need to make sure they are based in fact and not on what you believe to be true. Let's assume you need some help, with making professional assumptions, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway

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04:35

Business Career Advice

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, you'll appreciate this business career advice. It's adapted from a hypothetical commencement speech. Rather than share old jokes or generic success formulas, I wanted to give you some actionable ideas. Grow from these four professional strategies, 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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05:04

Ready for Your Big Break?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/12

If you're looking for professional success, then you need to consider whether you're ready for your big break. Great opportunities sometimes arrive when you least expect them. You don't want to look back and feel like you didn't perform at your best, during an important moment. The good news is that you can start preparing today for your big break. Let's get started with some easy tips, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster,

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05:35

Should You Rethink Your Workload?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/08

If your workdays feel hectic and unproductive, then you may need to rethink your workload. There's a chance your focus may have gotten slightly off and that problem has grown over time. I took a poll on how business professionals get their work done and it produced some useful guidance. I'll also discuss the strengths and weakness of the approaches. Let's make some changes, so your workload works for you, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author,

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05:26

Ideas for Work-Life Balance for Remote Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/05

If working from home sees you feeling drained at the end of the day, then you may need some ideas for work-life balance, for remote work. Over the past few years, we've had a dramatic change to how we work and it's understandable that some problems have emerged. Working from home is expected to continue to be popular and even grow, in the future. Let's make sure that while you live at your job, your life doesn't become constant work. Consider these tips, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute

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05:24

Stop Ignoring Customer Complaints

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/05/01

Stop ignoring customer complaints because they may hold some important truths for your business. Yes, there is a group of people who are never happy about anything and will nitpick any shortcomings. They are not the focus of our discussion. Instead, consider whether you have grown so resistant to negative feedback, that you ignore anything that you don't like and turn your back on possible growth. What if these comments were offering you priceless information? Stop complaining about complaints and

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04:35

Get Ready for a Layoff

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/28

In today's uncertain business climate, it's smart to get ready for a layoff. Even the most optimistic employee should be prepared to hear bad news. After all, someone you've never met, may make a big decision about your future. If that bad day comes, why not be empowered, ahead of time, through preparation? Find out what you should be doing right now, 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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05:44

Leadership Overreactions

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/24

Leadership overreactions happen when a leader tries to quickly solve a problem but actually makes the situation worse. Keep in mind these actions often come from good intentions. But the decisions may hurt workplace culture and undermine those who make up your leadership team. Let's calmly react to the problem of leadership overreactions, 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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04:34

Stop Fearing Failure

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/21

While success should be your professional goal, you need to stop fearing failure. Because when things don't go well or as planned, some important growth can happen. What if failure was less of a dead end and more of an unexpected pit stop on your leadership journey? Learn to harness the power of failure, 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 challenge of

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04:55

Do You Make These Common Leadership Mistakes?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Busy or demanding times can make even the most effective managers fall into some common leadership mistakes. These problems can slow down a successful organization and take people's focus off your goals. Many of the mistakes fall into the category of bad behavior. The good news is you can break these harmful habits easily. Let's get your leadership skills back on track, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes

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04:28

Can You Lead Under Pressure?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/07

Even the most successful people need to consider if you can lead under pressure. It takes a different set of skills to get through stressful days and unexpected challenges. Maybe you thought your position would be all smooth sailing. How do you navigate troubled waters? Find out some actionable strategies designed to strengthen your leadership skills, 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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05:50

Reasons Why You Lose Employees

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/04/03

Leaders need to understand the reasons why you lose employees. People have always switched from one job to another. Usually, it's not a random choice. Rather than trying to get a bulk discount for goodbye cakes, why not try to figure out if there are things you can do to convince good employees to stick around. Try a different way of looking at your business, 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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03:57

How to Answer Employee Questions

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/03/31

Leaders can immediately improve company culture if they learn how to answer employee questions. This is not just about the information you share but how you conduct yourself in that moment. It can be easy, during busy times, to rush through responses or push them back to someday. Don't believe that employees are not reacting to how you treat them in these inquiring moments. Raise your question answering game, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker,

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04:37

Prevent Customer Service Mistakes

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Some simple steps can help you prevent some customer service mistakes. Employees may be costing your business money due to some common bad habits. Often, these are a sign of training that didn't go deep enough, considering the entire customer experience. Let's reinvigorate your sales process, 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 challenge of change on the

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05:27

Get More Success at Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2023/03/24

While you want to improve your performance on the job, you may not know how to get more success at work. I believe four key areas can help provide a useful roadmap. In most cases, these involve making little adjustments that can pay off in a big way. And one of them, believe it or not, is luck. Find out how to put yourself on the fast lane to professional success, 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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