Leadership

Jul, 22 2026

The Surprising Value of Being Slightly Underprepared

By |2026-07-12T23:17:08+00:00July 22nd, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |0 Comments

The surprising value of being slightly underprepared has nothing to do with skipping your homework. Instead, it's about avoiding the trap of becoming so scripted that you lose the ability [...]

Jun, 24 2026

Updating Policies and Procedures

By |2026-06-15T11:54:45+00:00June 24th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Updating Policies and Procedures

Updating policies and procedures may not sound exciting, but it can have a major impact on safety, efficiency, and customer experience. In this episode, we explore how a simple change [...]

May, 27 2026

How to Improve Your Well-Being in 2026

By |2026-05-23T17:28:04+00:00May 27th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Improve Your Well-Being in 2026

How to improve your well-being in 2026 is becoming a more personal question for many professionals facing rising inflation, workplace uncertainty, and the stress that comes with trying to stay [...]

May, 13 2026

What You’ll Know Matters More Than What You Know

By |2026-05-17T15:53:45+00:00May 13th, 2026|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on What You’ll Know Matters More Than What You Know

Why what you’ll know matters more than what you know at work is becoming a real question for professionals trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing environment. The knowledge and [...]

May, 6 2026

The Alarming Shift From Leading to Monitoring

By |2026-04-26T22:35:23+00:00May 6th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Alarming Shift From Leading to Monitoring

The alarming shift from leading to monitoring happens more easily than most leaders realize. What starts as staying involved can slowly turn into constant oversight, where updates, approvals, and check-ins [...]

Apr, 22 2026

The First 30 Seconds of a Tough Conversation

By |2026-04-19T20:30:16+00:00April 22nd, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on The First 30 Seconds of a Tough Conversation

The first 30 seconds of a tough conversation can shape everything that follows, especially in leadership. In this episode, we explore how the way you open a discussion can immediately [...]

Apr, 15 2026

Are You Making Decisions Too Quickly at Work?

By |2026-04-12T19:23:08+00:00April 15th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on Are You Making Decisions Too Quickly at Work?

Ever feel like you’re making decisions too quickly at work and maybe have to revisit them later? Let's break down the real difference between fast and rushed decisions and why [...]

Mar, 4 2026

When Talent Outgrows the Job

By |2026-02-22T23:32:20+00:00March 4th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on When Talent Outgrows the Job

When talent outgrows the job, most leaders feel the pressure immediately. You see the potential, you recognize the capability, and you know doing nothing is not an option. In this [...]

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