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 the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 Okel believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 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. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.

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 in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change. He's embraced it and shares his unique career observations with audiences.

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller.

For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host.

Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers.