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, 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 [...]
Dec, 24
2024
A Tree Taught Me a Great Productivity Lesson
Recently I learned a great productivity lesson from a tree. At the time, the tree was being removed by a landscaping crew. Their approach to this task reminded me that [...]
Sep, 9
2024
How to Solve the Employee PTO Problem and Boost Productivity
If you’re a leader, solving the employee PTO problem is crucial for maintaining a productive and engaged workforce. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 46% of U.S. workers [...]
Dec, 6
2023
Hold a Productivity Holiday at Work
Organizations looking to improve should schedule a productivity holiday at work. This gives everyone a chance to catch up on important tasks that never seem to get done. If you're [...]
Oct, 10
2023
Free Lemonade No Cups
There’s a common business challenge that I like to call, free lemonade no cups. It can happen when you have a business that does somethings really well but it also [...]
Sep, 18
2023
The Important Role of Response Time in Business Success
In today's fast-paced business world, where every minute counts, the importance of response time cannot be overstated. Whether it's in customer service, sales, or supporting absent colleagues, the speed at [...]
Sep, 4
2023
Productivity Killers at Work
No matter how good your are at your job, you need to watch out for productivity killers at work. These are things that distract you from your job. They may [...]
Jul, 31
2023
Rainy Day Activities for Your Business
Rainy day activities can have a valuable impact on your business. Otherwise, you and your team may miss out on a great opportunity to update some processes or things that [...]
Jan, 11
2023
Workplace Productivity Traps
Otherwise successful businesses can fall into some workplace productivity traps. While none will immediately ruin your organization, they can slow things down and really limit your potential. You don't want [...]