2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

Dec, 5 2016

How to Prepare for the Unexpected at Work

By |2017-11-13T17:27:12+00:00December 5th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Prepare for the Unexpected at Work

As a leader, you can protect yourself and your business when you prepare for the unexpected. This is not about clairvoyance but rather understanding how you’ll respond to potential challenges. [...]

Nov, 29 2016

Improve Productivity with a First Date

By |2017-01-12T19:22:54+00:00November 29th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Improve Productivity with a First Date

Important conversations, that can improve productivity, may not be happening in your organization. These are talks that can identify problems and produce solutions that boost the bottom line. The problem [...]

Nov, 22 2016

Productivity Tip: Embrace Discomfort

By |2017-01-13T14:05:51+00:00November 22nd, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Productivity Tip: Embrace Discomfort

It sounds unlikely but people will welcome a situation that involves some discomfort, if they believe that it will lead to something worth having. This is a productivity secret that [...]

Nov, 15 2016

Do You Hurt Productivity at Work?

By |2017-11-14T12:31:44+00:00November 15th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Do You Hurt Productivity at Work?

What if you had little habits that actually hurt productivity at work? These may be the product of a bored mind that unwittingly distracts people from their big picture goals. [...]

Nov, 8 2016

Why You Need to Anticipate Problems at Work

By |2017-01-14T20:57:22+00:00November 8th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Why You Need to Anticipate Problems at Work

Leaders who seem to move ahead of the competition often share a simple trait: they anticipate problems at work. This isn’t a matter of clairvoyance but rather having a close [...]

Nov, 1 2016

Do Your Assumptions Produce Mistakes?

By |2017-01-15T15:58:04+00:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Do Your Assumptions Produce Mistakes?

Do you make fast decisions based on your assumptions? While it can feel good to trust your gut, does your gut ever get it wrong? Sometimes you may be missing [...]

Oct, 25 2016

Poor Training Costs You Money

By |2017-01-17T01:14:31+00:00October 25th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Poor Training Costs You Money

You’ve probably encountered a employee who had poor training at a fast food restaurant. He or she doesn’t know the right buttons to push on the cash register, is visibly [...]

Oct, 18 2016

The Benefits of Change at Work

By |2017-01-17T14:34:02+00:00October 18th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on The Benefits of Change at Work

Do you realize that your organization needs to change but you’re not sure how to overcome resistance to change? It can be hard to let go of proven and beloved [...]

Oct, 12 2016

The Problem with Your Deadlines

By |2017-11-22T19:10:09+00:00October 12th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Problem with Your Deadlines

Deadlines can be a very effective tool in making sure things get done. They can also be an easy path to burnout for your team. What if you're using your [...]

Oct, 5 2016

How to Prevent Mistakes at Work

By |2023-07-29T13:56:52+00:00October 5th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Prevent Mistakes at Work

Most leaders don’t have a process for how to prevent mistakes at work. They either are too hard or too soft on the person who made the error. Mistakes are [...]

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