2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

The scary part of business horror stories is that they happen more than you think. And sometimes, you may be the monster.

Why are these stories important and how can they have a real world impact on things like retention? Find out the good, the bad, and the spooky 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.

The rock star productivity secret can save you time and money, as well as prevent a lot of frustration on the job. And even if you don't have great musical skills, the secret is accessible to all.

I saw it in action during my TV news days. And while it may not seem like something that's very rock and roll, it can be the key to your improved productivity. Turn up the volume and listen to this secret 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.

Leaders who have to make smart decisions, during changing times, need to understand when a new situation is impossible or challenging. Often, perceived difficulty may keep you from stretching professionally and embracing new things. On the other hand, you don't want to waste time and money.

How can you raise your comfort level in these situations? Find out some actionable tips 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.

Properly managing workplace change can help save you time and money at work. During busy times, leaders may look to find the fastest solution to a problem, which can open the door to unexpected consequences.

How can you think things through better, before you make your next big decision? Discover a simple and effective game plan 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.

Leaders should recognize improvement because businesses often grow due to employees, other than your top performers. These people, who could be described as good to average, often make up the bulk of your team.

If you can encourage them a little and inspire them to improve, then they can have a major impact on your bottom line. Embrace and support those who can improve 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.

As a leader, do you ever use excuses at work? It's understandable there may be parts of your job that you don't like or things that are out of your control.

But are you starting to use excuses as a crutch, preventing you from being accountable and growing professionally? Find out five common excuses you should stop using 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.

A popular phrase may become a limiting belief at work. It's all about finding the right balance between trying something new or not moving out of your comfort zone.

But when someone or even you says, "Stay in your lane," is the outcome likely going to be failure? That could be the case in a business climate that demands innovation. Let's reframe the situation 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 scary for leaders to imagine losing people, they should think about how to prepare for resignations. Some predictions expect a record number of employees to leave their jobs for greener pastures. It's all reportedly part of the fallout from the pandemic.

How can leaders weather the storm of resignations and might there be some good in saying goodbye to longtime employees? 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. 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.

To celebrate a new podcast milestone, you get to enjoy a Ken Okel virtual keynote session. It's a roughly 12 minute segment from a recent presentation.

During the talk, you'll learn about resetting the way you think about change at work, setting priorities on the job, and the importance of clear instructions at work. You'll also learn the question you should start asking.

Enjoy and get a professional edge 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.

Leaders who can get comfortable with accepting frustration at work will enjoy less stress and become more productive on the job. Sometimes there are things that you don't like but they are acceptably annoying. In other words, you can learn to live with them.

How do you let go of the little things that are currently bothering you? 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.