The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

Ken Okel
The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

    4 min

  4. JAN 29

    Before You Sign the Contract

    Smart leaders know that before you sign the contract, you need to think about the road ahead. Often, some are so thrilled by a new agreement that they only consider the immediate benefits and not any potential challenges that could emerge later on.  That can lead to problems, lost time, and regret. Find out how you can avoid these issues with a story that’s about an outdoor swimming pool on a cold winter’s day. Listen in to this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of 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 what to do before you sign the contract. 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. JAN 22

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    Leaders can improve teamwork with recognition programs. But the programs may need to be adjusted from something traditional, like an employee of the month award. Instead, you want your employee recognition programs to be tied to actions and values that are all about teamwork. Find out how you can reward this kind of excellence and improve your business culture on this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of 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 improve teamwork with recognition programs. 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. JAN 15

    Authentic Customer Service Tip

    If you’ve ever had a customer service experience where you felt like you were talking to a robot, then you’ll appreciate this authentic customer service tip. Customers want to speak with real people and not a bunch of memorized catchphrases.  It’s a common problem, in the world of sales, but one that can be easily fixed. Let’s make sure you’re communicating with people in an enriching way, for all, on this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of 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 understanding the power of an authentic customer service tip. 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

    3 min

  7. JAN 8

    More Work-Life Balance Challenges For Professionals

    Life in 2025 will likely present more work-life balance challenges for professionals. In our last episode (#711), we talked about some of the top ones you’re dealing with. Let’s continue the discussion with two more common work-life balance challenges. Plus, you’ll learn some actionable solutions to these common problems. Get balanced or re-balanced on this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of 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 learning about more work-life balance challenges for professionals. 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

  8. JAN 1

    Top Work-Life Balance Challenges

    Today’s top work-life balance challenges impact productivity, stress, and retention. I’ve identified four of the most common ones for today’s leaders. Today you’ll learn about two of them and we’ll discuss the remaining two in our next episode.  Beyond just identifying these problem areas, I want to empower you with some possible solutions. Find out more on this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get your copy of 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 learning about your top work-life balance challenges. 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
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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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