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. 4 DAYS AGO

    Do You Have a PTO Problem?

    If you want an engaged workforce, then you need to consider whether you have a PTO problem. PTO or paid time off, is a benefit that a growing number of employees are refusing to use.  Why are people turning their backs on something that gets them out of the office and instead work more than they have to? I’ve uncovered some of the reasons and we’ll break down how to address two of the big ones.  Get A-Okay with employee PTO 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 what to do if you have a PTO problem. 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. DEC 11

    How to Research Your Competition

    If you can put jealousy or competitiveness aside, then you can learn a lot when you research your competition. You have to remember your business does not exist in a vacuum.  By doing a little market research, you’ll gain valuable insight into what’s working for your competition or how those companies approach their marketing. And you may even realize things about your own business.  Start snooping today 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 research your competition. 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. DEC 4

    How to Make Self-Care a Priority

    While many want to make self-care a priority, they’re not sure how to make it a reality. In a busy world that’s full of challenges, taking time to improve your physical and mental health may seem impossible.  Recently, I surveyed my LinkedIn connections for their thoughts about self-care. Let’s go through the surprising results and give you some action plans 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 make self-care a priority. 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. NOV 27

    Do Employees Hate Your Employee Recognition Program?

    If you’re a leader, do you know why employees hate your employee recognition program? There’s a good chance your program started off with good intentions but now has become a turnoff.  The reason is that people may feel like they have no chance of ever winning the award. As a result, something that was supposed to inspire people, is now a monthly reminder of a lack of fairness. Hear a funny story of what can go wrong, 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 what to do if employees hate your employee recognition program. 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

  5. NOV 20

    How to Answer Colleague Complaints

    Learning how to answer colleague complaints is an important skill that can help you enrich your career. Keep in mind that often the other person is just confiding in you and realizes there’s little you can do to solve the problem.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t help them and silence may feel like a bad option. Find out how your fellow professionals approach this kind of situation, 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 answer colleague complaints. 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

  6. NOV 13

    Nervous About a Merger?

    If you work at a business that has just been acquired, then it’s understandable if you’re nervous about a merger. A lot of uncertainty comes when new ownership takes over.  Often these deals happen in secrecy, so they come as a big surprise. What should you do next? I asked my LinkedIn connections for their advice, 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 knowing what to do if you’re nervous about a merger. 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

  7. NOV 6

    Solve Procrastination With Deadlines

    A good way to get work done faster and improve your work-life balance will see you solve procrastination with deadlines. In many cases, wanting to do a good job with projects is important. But are you spending too much time on certain things, in the pursuit of perfect, where the extra effort does little to improve the work? If this sounds familiar, then you need to start thinking about how you work differently. Get strategic with your time at work, 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 productive and how solve procrastination with deadlines. 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

    6 min

  8. OCT 30

    Responding to an Unexpected Challenge

    If you’re a leader, then understand you will be judged on responding to an unexpected challenge. Some sort of problem will emerge, you likely will have little control over it, and yet you’ll be expected to find a path out of the challenge. Do you have the skills to make this kind of fast adjustment? What can you do to make your team rally behind you? Before the unexpected arrives, get some answers, 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. Like today, it’s about responding to an unexpected challenge. 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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