The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

Ken Okel
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The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits, Professional Speaker, Author, and former broadcaster, Ken Okel, understands what it's like to feel overwhelmed at work. For more about Ken and his live speaking presentations and workshops, visit KenOkel.com Ken Okel laughed years ago when a potential employer described him as being “too versatile,” to hire. Rather than run from this title, he’s embraced it. For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host. Ken covered natural disasters, school shootings, and grieving families. It wasn’t always sad as he got to meet celebrities, find out what makes unforgettable people tick, and get paid to do things like free fall 70 feet, ride through the streets in a motorized armchair, and be safely attacked by a police dog. Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers. Through it all, he understood the value of helping those in need. Today people know Ken for his leadership presentations to companies and associations. Audiences are engaged and entertained as they receive the tools necessary to transform their professional lives. Some enjoy taking part in Ken’s famous Paper Hat Exercise. How could Ken pass up a chance to be a part of the online world? People around the world listen to his award-winning podcast, The 2 Minute Takeaway. Ken is also know for his weekly column, The Whiner of the Week. Ken is a Past President of the Florida Speakers Association and a member of the National Speakers Association. To hear his YouTube productivity tips, look for his Ken Okel channel.

  1. 1D AGO

    How To Unlock Your Self-Improvement

    Understanding how to unlock your self-improvement should no longer be a mystery. There’s nothing magical about getting better at the things you do. It’s a process that can be accessed by all. What you need is an understanding that, know how, may not be enough to help you improve. Instead, you need to embrace a know better, philosophy. Find out how to get started in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to unlock your self-improvement. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    5 min

  2. MAR 19

    How To Maintain High Standards at Work

    Successful businesses need to understand how to maintain high standards. If you’re not careful, over time, they might start to change in a bad way.  Suddenly, years of work are becoming undone. In these moments, leaders need to refocus their teams and make sure excellence is being embraced at all levels.  Let’s talk about staying committed to being your best in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to maintain high standards at work. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    4 min

  3. MAR 12

    How to Prepare For Your Big Moments at Work

    Do you ever feel like you need to improve how you prepare for your big moments at work? These are career-defining opportunities and you need to be at your best. There’s no reset or do over button.  Recently, I was inspired by this high level of performance while talking a group of specialized photographers. They have three seconds to do their job and it needs to be done right. Find out their keys to success in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to prepare for your big moments at work. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    5 min

  4. MAR 5

    Why You Need Personalized Coaching in 2025

    Personalized coaching in 2025 could open the door to new opportunities and career advancement. Getting started can be intimidating and some fear any kind of negative feedback.  Let’s break down some of the benefits of personalized coaching. You may also learn to change your relationship with feedback. Get better in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and why you need personalized coaching in 2025. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    4 min

  5. FEB 26

    Making Good Decisions When You Get Bad News

    How are you at making good decisions when you get bad news? Because some people will rush into a solution, as soon as they hear the bad news.  This may not be a case where speed helps you. In fact, it could be limiting your options or putting too much of the decision-making process on your plate.  Let’s talk about a smart, bad news system in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and making good decisions when you get bad news. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    5 min

  6. FEB 19

    Fear of Costly Mistakes at Work

    Do you have a fear of costly mistakes at work? For some, it represents their greatest workplace fear. Take a deep breath.  While you don’t want to make mistakes on the job, sometimes they are inevitable due to conditions outside your control. In other cases, the problems may be easily fixed if you pump up your review process.  Let’s make sure mistakes at work don’t cause you to lose too much sleep in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to overcome your fear of costly mistakes at work. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    4 min

  7. FEB 12

    How to Turn a Negative Into a Positive at Work

    On the job, things will go wrong and it’s important to know how to turn a negative into a positive at work. These are the moments when you don’t get something, like a promotion or an opportunity to do something new and exciting.  In these moments, it’s understandable that you’re frustrated but how long should you hold onto these negative feelings? And at some point do they start to hurt your career? Let’s help you find a more positive mindset in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to turn a negative into a positive at work. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

    5 min

  8. FEB 5

    Examples of Good Nonverbal Customer Service

    Don’t expect good nonverbal customer service to happen by accident. Often, it is about superior training from leaders and buy-in from employees.  Once the techniques are embraced, the process can become a valuable second nature. But to get there, you may need to let go of some bad habits. Let’s energize your customer service in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of Ken’s new book Get Better! today. Let’s Make Your Meeting Memorable As a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/ And sometimes he leads groups in his paper hat exercise, a great way to learn about how your react to an unexpected challenge. More than a meeting…it’s an experience. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you quick leadership tips that you can use on the job or in your business right away. It’s all about making you more effective and how to create good nonverbal customer service. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you’ll never miss an episode of this podcast. Every week you’ll receive a quick tip designed to change the way you deal with challenges on the job. If you enjoy the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Just click the image below. If you like the way Ken thinks you also might enjoy his YouTube channel. While there you can check out clips of some of his professional speaking presentations and his famous Paper Hat team building exercise, which is a great way to improve employee engagement. Want to Perform Better at Work? Check out these Articles: * My Airport Fashion Emergency * Ken Gets Attacked By a Police Dog * Create Your Employee Backup Plan * Making Assumptions at Work. * Why Employees Leave Their Jobs

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    The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits, Professional Speaker, Author, and former broadcaster, Ken Okel, understands what it's like to feel overwhelmed at work. For more about Ken and his live speaking presentations and workshops, visit KenOkel.com Ken Okel laughed years ago when a potential employer described him as being “too versatile,” to hire. Rather than run from this title, he’s embraced it. For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host. Ken covered natural disasters, school shootings, and grieving families. It wasn’t always sad as he got to meet celebrities, find out what makes unforgettable people tick, and get paid to do things like free fall 70 feet, ride through the streets in a motorized armchair, and be safely attacked by a police dog. Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers. Through it all, he understood the value of helping those in need. Today people know Ken for his leadership presentations to companies and associations. Audiences are engaged and entertained as they receive the tools necessary to transform their professional lives. Some enjoy taking part in Ken’s famous Paper Hat Exercise. How could Ken pass up a chance to be a part of the online world? People around the world listen to his award-winning podcast, The 2 Minute Takeaway. Ken is also know for his weekly column, The Whiner of the Week. Ken is a Past President of the Florida Speakers Association and a member of the National Speakers Association. To hear his YouTube productivity tips, look for his Ken Okel channel.

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