Tag Archives: Leadership expert
Feedback: A Call to Action
The conversation was unexpected: “I don’t know how to say this but you’re slipping,” my friend told me. “Last year, you were so much better. I don’t know what’s happened to you. You need to get your act together.” This … Continue reading
Ken Okel’s Friday Fun – Your Most Important Thing
It’s a simple question but one that can be hard to answer. You probably know the most important thing you need to do today. So why are many not doing it? It’s easy to become distracted with things that fill … Continue reading
What Cleopatra Taught Me About Mistakes
How do you react when a mistake happens in front of your customers? Too often, we reach for the panic button. I received a lesson in dealing with mistakes from the sixth row of a theater. At the time, I … Continue reading
Leadership: Don’t Let Deadlines Kill You
Recently, I was asked what can be done if you have an employee who can’t meet deadlines. To further complicate the situation, you don’t have the ability to discipline or reward the employee. But their inability to get his or … Continue reading
Fine Print Sneaky Sales Tactics: You Are the Whiner of the Week
I’m hearing way too much of the phrase, “But it’s in the fine print,” being said to customers. Fine print, which used to be the domain of legal, what ifs, has become the place where merchants hide sneaky stuff. Most … Continue reading
Ken Okel’s Friday Fun: Sand & Sand Castles
To be an effective leader, you must be able to communicate your vision to your team. Otherwise, your masterpiece may never get out of your head.
Recipe For A Comeback
If your business is in a rut, the idea of a comeback is very appealing. In our culture, we love the story of someone picking themselves up and then reaching new heights. What Hollywood doesn’t always mention is a that … Continue reading
Should a Leader Help Out
The need to help out others can be a leadership trap, especially if it keeps you from doing your most important work. This may represent a shift in thinking but it can Clear the Path of some major distractions. When … Continue reading