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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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05:05

Giving Employees More Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/08/11

Busy leaders may want to think twice before giving employees more work. There's a good chance that adding, one more thing, could lead to productivity problems and possibly burnout. What if there was a way to increase employee workloads in a more strategic fashion and keep them engaged? Find out how keep performance and office harmony high 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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05:05

Bring Accountability to Work-Life Balance

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/08/04

While many leaders take responsibility for their performance on the job, they should also bring accountability to work-life balance. Your time spent away from the job could be the deciding factor, when it comes to future professional success. You can't leave work-life balance to chance. Instead, take control of your time, off the job, with an accountability partner. Find out how to start this valuable relationship in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote

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05:10

Consider the Imperfect Solution

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/28

If you get hung up on perfection at work, then you should consider the imperfect solution. This may get you the results you want with a high level of effectiveness and much less stress. For leaders, your time is valuable and you don't want to overspend it in areas, where it's not game-changing. Learn to embrace imperfection 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

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05:29

Leading Through Challenges

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Whether you're the big boss or a valued supervisor, it's important to understand leading through challenges. Difficult times often require critical thinking and measured responses. This may not be the time to trust your gut and hope things turn out well. Improve your decisions, when they matters the most, 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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06:00

Evaluating Customer Service Requests

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/14

Those who are good at evaluating customer service requests are able to deliver a high level of service, even if the demands seem unusual. Sometimes the requests are more like a kind of code that can tell you important things about the customer. Let's help you grow and flex your problem solving muscles, 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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08:14

Important Public Speaking Tip

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/12

If your job depends on your ability to communicate effectively, then you'll appreciate this important public speaking tip. It's about three words that can undermine your presentations. Most people don't even realize they're using them. Besides learning what not to do, you'll also pick up some actionable strategies, designed to improve your public speaking, 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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05:13

Why Employees Tune You Out

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/08

If people are not following your new rules or big business plans, then you need to consider why employees tune you out. There's a good chance they see your important communication as being like annoying email marketing and have mentally hit the unsubscribe button. Are you doing things that undermine your message and your goals? Improve your messaging and reengage with your employees in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken

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06:15

Smartly Returning to the Office

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/08

While it's understandable that some are nervous about going back into the physical workplace, you can help smooth out the transition by smartly returning to the office. You want employees to be focused on their work and not wishing they were still working from home. Some little adjustments can make a big difference and the past year may have created some new problems, in the office, you didn't expect to encounter. Find out some actionable strategies and a special bonus tip, in this week's episode

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05:38

How to Create Workplace Culture

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/07

From the outside, when you look at a productive business, you know someone knows how to create workplace culture. This one of those qualities you can sense immediately when you step into a business. You'll also know when it's not there. What should leaders know about workplace culture and how can you grow it in your business? Find out 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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03:51

Should I Take a Risk at Work?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/07/01

Have you ever been tempted to take a risk at work but also feel very nervous about what could go wrong? Risks are sometimes necessary for growth and progress. But as gamblers know, success is not guaranteed. If you have a hunch that it may be time to make some big changes, then you'll appreciate these tips to help you with the decision making process. Get comfortable with risks in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel

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05:20

Will an Unexpected Absence Hurt Your Business?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/24

Smart leaders ask, "Will an unexpected absence hurt your business?" because they know staffing continuity is important. You don't want your productivity to depend on one person and then see that person out of the office for a long period of time. What if you could protect your business from the one person knows how to do it syndrome by planning ahead? Get an edge with a focus on creating coworker backups in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author,

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04:56

Easy Ways to Improve Your Meetings

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/20

If you feel like you're stuck in endless dull sessions, then you should check out these easy ways to improve your meetings. Meetings are an important part of the business world but they can easily become unproductive and unfocused. You need to get work done and not wonder why you're sitting with your coworkers, losing productivity. Empower yourself and your next meeting in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel believes

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10:05

Why You Should Ask Better Questions on the Job

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/16

If information is power, then you should ask better questions on the job. You don't have to act like a game show host but rather a thoughtful detective looking for clues. Often there are emerging problems that are below the surface and won't be mentioned by people until they become really big. Learn how to get more and better information, through questions, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. To access the free infographic Ken mentions, go here. Motivational Keynote Speaker,

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04:40

Increasing Employee Buy-In

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/13

During times of change it's important for leaders to think about increasing employee buy-in. This is critical if you have a new project or procedure that won't succeed without employee support. Simply telling people to do something new may not be enough. And there's a chance your behavior might undermine the urgency of the request. Get everyone focused on your top priorities in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel

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04:01

Leaders Need to Ask This Question

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/10

Whether things are going well or you're facing some big challenges, leaders need to ask this question. It's a simple question but one that can produce some extremely powerful answers. Not asking this question could be the root cause of emerging problems. Want to find out what the question is and how you should be asking it? Find out 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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03:58

Easy Tips to Get More Sleep

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/06/09

Some easy tips to get more sleep can help you raise your level of performance at work. Have you ever felt you were off your game on the job because you were still mentally in bed? A lack of sleep is a growing problem for professionals in America. The good news is you can make some little changes that will have you start every work day feeling fresh and ready to perform. Wake up to a new way of getting more sleep in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast Motivational Keynote Speaker,

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04:06

Did You Give Up Too Soon?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/05/31

As your business navigates its way through challenging times, you may want to ask yourself, "Did you give up too soon?" In this case, we're talking about processes and best practices you no longer perform. You just didn't have time for them. You may soon discover these things were more important than you thought and should be restarted immediately. Find out what to pick up and what to leave behind permanently, with a simple process, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

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05:14

Can You Lead in a Crisis?

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/05/28

When challenges appear at work, you may need to ask yourself if you can lead in a crisis. You need a different set of skills during tough times, when new ideas and fast action are required. Can you make the transition or will your employees think you're hiding in your office, as problems continue to grow? Find out some actionable 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

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04:44

Stop the Micromanagement

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/05/21

As a leader, if you feel like you need to do everything, then you need to stop the micromanagement. I'm guessing you don't have time for your wish lists of important tasks because you're constantly looking over people's shoulders. There's a fine line between wanting things to be done correctly and becoming an unproductive micromanager. Let's get you on the right side, with some actionable tips, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and

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04:34

Improve Your Performance at Work

2 Minute Takeaway Podcast ·

2021/05/20

To improve your performance at work, you need to make sure you are focused on what you need to do and block out time consuming distractions. A good way to imagine this mindset is to think of it as a success bubble. Want to protect yourself from an increasingly chaotic outside world? Empower yourself with some actionable 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

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