Author Archives: Ken Okel
Friday Fun – Your Problem Solving Dance
It’s very unlikely that simply dancing will solve a problem. After all, problems are these big, complicated things that can consume your every waking moment. So why dance? Dancing can give you a break from obsessing about your challenge. Your … Continue reading
The IRS – You Are Ken Okel’s Whiner of the Week
The IRS is supposed to go after those who don’t pay their taxes. It’s not supposed to be an agency that engages in payback. It’s very disturbing to hear that possibly since 2010, the agency has been putting conservative groups … Continue reading
Ken Okel’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast Turns 100!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed It’s very exciting to celebrate the 100th episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Today we’re going to throw out the format and you’ll have a chance to enjoy a selection … Continue reading
Leadership – Accepting Problems
As a leader, you’re used to having people bring you lots of problems. But are you expected to solve them all? That could be eating up a lot of your time, time that you could be spending on your big … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Dark Clouds Do Not Last Forever
It can be easy to look at a dark sky and think the sun will never come out. The same thing can happen when we consider our problems and challenges. Don’t fall into the trap of letting your present experiences … Continue reading
Late Rock Stars – You Are Ken Okel’s Whiner of the Week
Bad manners can’t be overcome by good music and that’s why an alarming number of Rock Stars are this week’s Whiner of the Week. The problem is rock stars coming late to their own shows. The latest case happened in … Continue reading
Ep 99 – The To-Do List Trap
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed You can have a great to-do list and get nothing done. Today’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast debunks a popular phrase about getting things done and gives you a more realistic way … Continue reading
Stop Oversharing Your Company’s Problems
Every company has its problems but should your customers be the victims of oversharing? As frequent readers know, my home state of Florida suffers from a lot of road debris, which means a certain amount of flat tires. I recently … Continue reading