The Pressure to Look Busy
The pressure to look busy is a trap many leaders fall into without realizing it. Filling your calendar, answering every email, and attending every meeting might make you appear committed. [...]
Oct, 29
2025
Oct, 22
2025
Do You Know Your Frequently Asked Questions?
In business, you need to know your frequently asked questions. These usually come from your clients, who feel like they are missing an important piece of information. Are you prepared [...]
Oct, 15
2025
How Bad Memory Hurts Productivity at Work
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 [...]
Oct, 8
2025
Ken Okel’s Airport Fashion Emergency
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 [...]
Sep, 24
2025
Overwhelmed Leader? Your Comfort Zone May Be the Problem
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 [...]
Sep, 17
2025
The Myth of the Open Door Policy
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 [...]
Sep, 10
2025
The Power of Public Recognition at Work
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 [...]
Sep, 3
2025
Should You Be Unreasonable at Work?
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 [...]
Aug, 27
2025
Why Your Old School Management Style Isn’t Working
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 In this episode, we explore how outdated leadership habits clash with [...]
Aug, 20
2025
What to Do When You’re Doing the Work of Two People
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 [...]