Author Archives: Ken Okel

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 some common thinking about getting things done and gives you a more realistic way … Continue reading

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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

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Ken Okel’s Friday Fun – Color Outside the Lines

There is no law about coloring outside the lines, yet many of us treat the practice as if it were an absolute, like murder. The lines are a starting point and a safety net for those who don’t know what … Continue reading

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Frontier Airlines – You Are Ken Okel’s Whiner of the Week

Frontier Airlines earns the Whiner of the Week for a sneaky new campaign designed to create a new class of traveler. This summer the airline will start penalizing travelers who don’t book their tickets through its website, FlyFrontier.com. For those … Continue reading

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Ep 98 – Good Ideas Are Like Mouthwash

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Pursuing a good idea is not a painless experience but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go after it. Today’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast illustrates how good ideas are like mouthwash. This … Continue reading

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Productivity – Looking for Smudges

George the Janitor likes to stare at glass. While he may look like he’s lost in thought, he is one of the most productive people you’ll ever meet. You may find him in a hallway with a towel and a … Continue reading

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Ken Okel’s Friday Fun – Hear Me Roar

We can learn a lot from nature. The lion doesn’t doubt or second guess its abilities. Apparently that’s a human trait. The lion does not succeed at everything and sometimes the targeted prey gets away. But the lion simply tries … Continue reading

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Electronic Cigarette Ads – You Are Ken Okel’s Whiner of the Week

Televised ads for electronic cigarettes should go up in a puff of smoke but until they do, they are this week’s Whiner of the Week. I was shocked to see an ad for the product on TV recently. Part of … Continue reading

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