When Leaders Struggle to Say No
When leaders struggle to say no, it is not about being negative but about being focused. In this episode, Ken Okel explores why so many effective professionals struggle to set [...]
Nov, 19
2025
Nov, 12
2025
Why Leaders Overlook Obvious Problems
Ever wonder why leaders overlook obvious problems? Even the most experienced managers can overlook critical issues in processes, client work, or team dynamics. In this episode, Ken Okel explains how [...]
Nov, 5
2025
Good Leaders Need to Know Their Limits
Good leaders need to know their limits because more work doesn’t always mean better results. In this episode, Ken Okel shares how noticing strain in his voice after a busy [...]
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 [...]
Jul, 16
2025
How to Lead Through Uncertainty Without Faking Confidence
Even the best leaders may struggle with how to lead through uncertainty without faking confidence. It's understandable that when faced with an unexpected challenge, you may not know what to [...]
Apr, 28
2025
How to Fix the Most Annoying Meeting Behaviors
Meetings are meant to be productive, yet many are hurt by annoying meeting behaviors. You may know how they can become exercises in frustration. Recently, I asked my LinkedIn followers, [...]
Mar, 31
2025
The Most Admired Leadership Traits in 2025
Leadership continues to evolve rapidly, and in 2025, certain qualities stand out as essential for success. Recently, when I surveyed my connections on LinkedIn about the most admired leadership traits, [...]
Mar, 4
2025
Do You Need a Bad News Buffer?
Leaders who may feel overwhelmed by unexpected change may want to create a bad news buffer in their business. This is a person who first receives any bad news from [...]
Feb, 11
2025
Two Ways Bosses Annoy Employees
Leaders who want to maintain or improve productivity and retention should be aware of two ways bosses annoy employees. These aren’t quirks. Rather, they are bad leadership habits that, while [...]