Leadership – The Trash Can Test
When I visit a business, I immediately learn a lot about its leader simply by looking at a trash can. I'm not talking about a dumpster but rather the trash [...]
Feb, 3
2014
Jan, 28
2014
Ep 138 – You’re Creating Mistakes at Work
Do you drop everything to solve every problem that comes across your desk? While you may be tempted to follow this strategy, it will distract you from your big picture [...]
Jan, 22
2014
Ep 137 – Blame the Meeting Room
Do you have a productive team and yet you seem to get nothing done in your meetings? The problems may not be with the people but the room. In this [...]
Jan, 21
2014
Don’t Overpay: Nonprofit Marketing Tips
Does your nonprofit need outside help with its marketing needs? It can be a smart decision to bring in a level of expertise that doesn't exist inside of your organization. [...]
Jan, 20
2014
How TV News Anchors Prepare for the Unexpected
Some TV news anchors become immortalized on YouTube for their on-air blunders. These bloopers often happen when something unexpected occurs and the newscaster doesn?t know what to do next. Looking [...]
Jan, 14
2014
Ep 136 – Mega Gulp & Shot Glass Sized Problems
Do you react to all problems the same way? That could be a big mistake. In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, you will find out why you can't approach [...]
Jan, 13
2014
Productivity: Don?t Blame the Wind
Does it scare you that your productivity may be influenced by things that are out of your control? How do you react when something unexpected happens? It may result in [...]
Jan, 8
2014
Ep 135 – Replace Your Resolutions
Are your New Year's Resolutions starting to fade from your memory? The problem is that resolutions are not always a good tool for change. In this week's 2 Minute Takeaway [...]
Jan, 6
2014
You’re Causing Mistakes
How much of your time do you spend, fixing mistakes that you inadvertently caused? Do all of the misunderstandings make you feel like you're living in the world of Downton [...]
Jan, 2
2014
Ken Okel’s Whiner of the Year 2013
Crowning one Whiner of the Week winner for Whiner of the Year was a challenge. In the end there could not just be one. Two groups so excelled in their [...]