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Dec, 24 2024

A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson

By |2024-12-24T12:46:11+00:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson

Recently I learned a great productivity lesson from a tree. At the time, the tree was being removed by a landscaping crew. Their approach to this task reminded me that [...]

Dec, 23 2024

Maintaining Higher Standards

By |2024-12-23T23:08:00+00:00December 23rd, 2024|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on Maintaining Higher Standards

In the world of business, maintaining higher standards is more than a catchphrase—it’s a strategy for growth, engagement, and long-term success. Let’s explore how businesses can energize employees, refocus their [...]

Dec, 17 2024

How to Handle Complaints from Colleagues About Others

By |2024-10-04T20:51:48+00:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Handle Complaints from Colleagues About Others

A lot of professionals struggle with how to handle complaints from colleagues about others. While you want to be a supportive person, you may feel frustrated by the situation. Does [...]

Dec, 11 2024

How to Research Your Competition

By |2024-10-11T15:43:54+00:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Research Your Competition

If you can put jealousy or competitiveness aside, then you can learn a lot when you research your competition. You have to remember your business does not exist in a [...]

Dec, 9 2024

The Power of Personalized Coaching and Feedback in Business

By |2024-12-09T15:40:31+00:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Power of Personalized Coaching and Feedback in Business

When we think of top performers—athletes, musicians, actors—one thing they all have in common is access to personalized coaching and feedback. They don’t settle for general advice. Instead, they want [...]

Dec, 4 2024

How to Make Self-Care a Priority

By |2024-10-11T15:32:07+00:00December 4th, 2024|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Make Self-Care a Priority

While many want to make self-care a priority, they're not sure how to make it a reality. In a busy world that's full of challenges, taking time to improve your [...]

Dec, 3 2024

Three Common Customer Service Mistakes

By |2024-09-27T14:20:36+00:00December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Virtual Learning|Tags: , |Comments Off on Three Common Customer Service Mistakes

In today’s world, bad first impressions can be costly for a business, so you may want to consider these three common customer service mistakes. While some may seem familiar, you [...]

Nov, 27 2024

Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?

By |2024-09-27T17:33:06+00:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?

If you're a leader, do you know why employees hate your employee recognition program? There's a good chance your program started off with good intentions but now has become a [...]

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