The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

By Ken Okel

Get actionable leadership tips in roughly 2 minutes from Leadership Keynote Speaker and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel.... more

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The podcast currently has 515 episodes available.

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November 15, 2016 Do You Hurt Productivity at Work?
What if you had little habits that actually hurt productivity at work? These may be the product of a bored mind that unwittingly distracts people from their big picture goals.
It’s a problem I see in a lot of businesses, where people otherwise work hard and take their jobs seriously. But their actions produce leaks of time that hurt the bottom line.
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we’ll define some of these common distractions that you may be producing.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and not hurt productivity at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
November 08, 2016 Why You Need to Anticipate Problems at Work

Leaders who seem to move ahead of the competition often share a simple trait: they anticipate problems at work. This isn’t a matter of clairvoyance but rather having a close eye on unresolved issues that can distract your team members from their big picture goals.
Think of these problems like seeds for weeds. The longer you let them grow, the bigger the mess you’ll have to clean up.
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we’ll talk about some examples of these challenges and how you can anticipate problems and eliminate them.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
November 01, 2016 Do Your Assumptions Produce Mistakes?

Do you make fast decisions based on your assumptions? While it can feel good to trust your gut, does your gut ever get it wrong?
Sometimes you may be missing a key piece of information or have never considered a different point of view. These assumptions can lead to costly mistakes.
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we’ll talk why it’s important to slow down this thought process. It all starts with a trip down a hill.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
October 25, 2016 Poor Training Costs You Money

You’ve probably encountered a employee who had poor training at a fast food restaurant. He or she doesn’t know the right buttons to push on the cash register, is visibly confused, and likely does not have an official name tag.
I’ve grown to have a lot of patience for these people. Due to poor training, they have to do their work in front of the paying public. Their mistakes are visible.
In your world, are there people who are behind the scenes who could be doing even more damage to a business due to not knowing what to do?
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we’ll talk about how vague instructions rarely produce desired results. Success comes from an understanding of the importance of a process.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
October 18, 2016 The Benefits of Change at Work

Do you realize that your organization needs to change but you’re not sure how to overcome resistance to change? It can be hard to let go of proven and beloved practices.
The challenge comes when people have trouble understanding how the pain of learning something new will soon be overshadowed by the benefits of a new way of doing things. So you do you turn blank stares into smiles?
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, we’ll talk about how you can influence this valuable buy-in process.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
October 12, 2016 The Problem with Your Deadlines

Deadlines can be a very effective tool in making sure things get done. They can also be an easy path to burnout for your team.
What if you’re using your deadlines the wrong way? It’s a common mistake for a productivity problem that’s not taught in school.
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll learn some easy tips for better managing your deadlines. It’s all about maximizing performance through improved communication.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?
The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Sometimes it’s all about your deadlines.
Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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5min
October 05, 2016 How to Prevent Mistakes at Work

Most leaders don’t have a process for how to prevent mistakes at work. They either are too hard or too soft on the person who made the error.
Mistakes are going to happen and it would be unreasonable to expect them to vanish. But do you allow them to happen again? Whose fault is it if that occurs?
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll learn a step-by-step process for reviewing mistakes at work and coming up with an action plan for the future. This strategy is a great way to keep your top performers engaged and not burn out.
Personal note: This is also the time of year that I ask you to support my charitable endeavors. A simple gift can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child, family, or senior citizen. For instance, as a resident of Florida, the number one U.S. location for drownings, it’s very important to me that at-risk kids know how to swim. Help them and others by going to: https://give.ymcaspbc.org:443/fundraiser/764727

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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4min
September 27, 2016 How to Make Your Meetings Shorter

You can make your meetings shorter but it will require making some changes in how they are run. Long meetings are a top complaint of leaders, as they often result in little being accomplished for the amount of time invested.
The problem is that you and others may have developed some bad habits that sabotage the process. Sometimes these are innocent quirks. Others may be signs of larger issues in your organization.
In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll learn some easy ways to make your meetings shorter. All can be easily put into action.
This super-sized edition of the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast also features a request to support my charity of choice. To find out more, follow this link (https://give.ymcaspbc.org:443/fundraiser/764727) and please consider making a contribution.

Want to spark your creativity? Try the Paper Hat Exercise: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cwm5NZBHLxY
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…

Read any good books lately?

The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast is designed to give you quick tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and productive at work. Author and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel, believes that our path to success is not a straight line but rather an obstacle course. How you navigate your work life will determine your success. Why not subscribe on iTunes so you’ll never miss an episode.
Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, then you might also enjoy Ken Okel’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenOkel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous paper hat team building exercise.
Ken Okel also speaks to smart leaders and audiences who want to improve their productivity, performance, and profitability. His productivity talks both entertain and give attendees actionable strategies that they can use as soon as they get back to their workplace.
Want to find out more about Ken Okel? Visit his website at www.KenOkel.com or call him at 561-737-4321.
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6min
September 20, 2016 The Shortcuts You Need to Avoid
It’s good to try to save yourself some time or money but sometimes you may be taking shortcuts that actually hurt you. These are simple mistakes that can be made by otherwise well meaning people. What they lack is a vision of your big picture and bottom line. In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, [...]
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4min
September 14, 2016 The Best Advice You Ignore
When you ignore your advice, you limit your future potential. This is that little voice inside of you that is telling you what to do. If that voice comes from someone else, then the advice is seen as worthy. But when it's delivered to you, by you, it become less valuable. That's a shame. In [...]
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3min

FAQs about The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast:

How many episodes does The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 515 episodes available.