productivity

Jul, 8 2026

What Happens When Every Workplace Tool Promises Productivity?

By |2026-06-27T23:36:52+00:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on What Happens When Every Workplace Tool Promises Productivity?

What happens when every workplace tool promises productivity? For many organizations, the answer is more complicated than expected. As new platforms, apps, and AI tools enter the workplace, employees often [...]

Oct, 29 2025

The Pressure to Look Busy

By |2025-10-27T12:33:12+00:00October 29th, 2025|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on 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, 15 2025

How Bad Memory Hurts Productivity at Work

By |2025-10-12T22:13:53+00:00October 15th, 2025|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on 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

By |2024-12-24T12:46:11+00:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on 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

By |2024-09-09T12:30:33+00:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 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

By |2023-09-03T21:09:39+00:00December 6th, 2023|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , |Comments Off on 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 [...]

Sep, 18 2023

The Important Role of Response Time in Business Success

By |2023-09-18T14:08:55+00:00September 18th, 2023|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , |Comments Off on 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 [...]

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