Tag Archives: Leadership

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

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Ken Okel’s Friday Fun – Good Listening vs. Good Talking

It’s very easy to say that you’re a good listener…. as you’re waiting for the other person to stop talking. Hold the thought, keep your attention on the other person, and watch your profile go up in their eyes. Remember, … Continue reading

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Ep 56 – Making the Tough Staffing Decision

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Keeping an unproductive employee on the payroll can really hold back your organization. In this week’s 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll find out why you should no longer ignore this problem. … Continue reading

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Ep 53 – Decisions, Chainsaws & Pies

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed In a complex, ever changing business world, it may seem like you’re having to make more decisions than ever. The pressure to always get it right can be a major source … Continue reading

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Episode 45 – Leadership & Deadlines: What’s Killing You

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed As a leader, do you get nervous whenever you give your team a deadline? Do they have trouble meeting them, making your life harder? In this 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you’ll … Continue reading

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Leadership: Diamonds & Cubic Zirconia

As a leader, are you distracted by shiny objects? Later do you realize that you wasted a lot of time on things that weren’t very important? These tasks are your cubic zirconia. They take up a lot of your time … Continue reading

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Should Leaders Change Styles

Whether you’re the CEO or a supervisor, how effective is your leadership style? When asked that question, many leaders will respond by saying something like, “I know that I’m a tough boss. That’s my style and I’m sticking to it” … Continue reading

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How BP Boss Tony Hayward Lead His Way Out of a Job

He may be out of a job but former British Petroleum CEO, Tony Hayward, won’t go hungry.  BP is giving him a new career opportunity with its Russian operations.  Memo to Tony: Bring lots of jeans, cigarettes, and toilet paper. … Continue reading

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