Category Archives: communication

5 Things I Should Have Said In 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Ken Okel

Our words are very powerful and sometimes we withhold those that can help us grow as well as improve the state of our world. With that in mind, here are five things I should have said during the past year: … Continue reading →

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You Should Meet My Granddaughter

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ken Okel

Once while at a speaking engagement, I was seated next to a nice elderly man. During the course of the luncheon, we made small talk. I must have made a good impression because upon learning that I was single, he … Continue reading →

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Your Business: Is Your Phone Your Friend

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Ken Okel

When was the last time you called your company through the general phone number? Were you surprised by the experience? Nowadays, many companies use an automated system to handle customer calls, holding them until a representative is available. Do you … Continue reading →

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MLK Remembered Through the Lens

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Ken Okel

On the day when we remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I thought it would be interesting to talk about a man who was on the other side of the lens during those important days. A few years … Continue reading →

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Multitasking Morons

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Ken Okel

While driving down a major street the other day, I noticed something strange about a nearby car. Something was sticking out of the driver’s window. As we both approached a red light, I realized that the object was a guitar. … Continue reading →

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Going Cold Turkey Online

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Ken Okel

This past week I decided to try an experiment while spending five days at the National Speakers Association Convention.  These meetings tend to be very fun but also full of intense learning.  I decided that during the event, I would … Continue reading →

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Workplace Stress: Ready to Explode?

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Ken Okel

You can learn a lot from a bottle of soda when it comes to stress in the office. If things are too relaxed, it may be a like pop that has gone flat. Ideally you need a little bit of … Continue reading →

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What a Scam Artist Knows…

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Ken Okel

I’ve heard that business is booming for scam artists and con men as the recession has many looking to make a quick score. In many cases these are sales pitches designed to separate you from your money as quickly as … Continue reading →

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