Bad memory hurts productivity at work, especially when leaders rely too much on recall instead of facts. In this episode, Ken Okel explains how simple lapses, like misjudging the age [...]
My Ken Okel Airport Fashion Emergency story is about having to react to unexpected change. Audiences enjoy reliving my struggle to travel cross-country, during what I thought was going to [...]
Your comfort zone may be the problem if you are an overwhelmed leader. When stress hits, it’s tempting to stick with what feels familiar, like doing tasks yourself, delaying tough [...]
The myth of the open door policy might sound good but being always available can quietly destroy your effectiveness. In this episode, you’ll learn how to replace constant interruptions with [...]
The power of public recognition at work can transform how your team feels about their contributions. Too often, leaders save praise for closed-door conversations or skip it entirely. But recognition [...]
Being a little unreasonable at work can actually be a smart career move. In this episode, Ken Okel explains why pushing back on bad ideas, setting firm boundaries, and challenging [...]
Your old school management style may have worked decades ago, but today it could be holding your team back. In this episode, we explore how outdated leadership habits clash with [...]
You’re doing the work of two people and it’s not sustainable. Does this sound familiar? Whether it’s an unfilled position or responsibilities that just keep landing on your plate, doubling [...]
Did you create a bad employee culture, without even realizing it? The habits you ignore or accept may be shaping your team's behavior more than any handbook ever could. A [...]
Feeling invisible at work can do tremendous damage to team morale. It can be easy to overlook some of your quieter performers. But just because they do their job without [...]
