HeyJared2 Minute Takeaway Podcast
The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your performance and productivity at work. Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, engages audiences with actionable and creative solutions.
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How to Podcast for 800 Episodes (opens the original)
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When it comes to how to podcast for 800 episodes, there's not a one big secret I can share. But as I celebrate this milestone, I realize some strategic decisions, that I made more than 15 years ago that have served me very well. So let's throw out the format this week and talk about those decisions, as well as all the episodes we have enjoyed together. And a big thank you to everyone who is joining me on this episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more? Learn more about my new book, Get
When AI Becomes the Easiest Person on Your Team to Talk To (opens the original)
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When AI becomes the easiest person on your team to talk to, leaders may have a problem they didn't anticipate. Because AI is available almost instantly. It doesn't interrupt you. It doesn't look distracted when you ask a question. And you don't have to worry about whether you're bothering it. That can be incredibly convenient. But what happens when employees start turning to AI before they turn to each other? That's where today's conversation gets interesting, on this episode of The 2 Minute Tak
When AI Gives You the Wrong Answer With Confidence (opens the original)
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When AI gives you the wrong answer with confidence, it's easy to believe it . The response may be polished, specific, and delivered with exactly the kind of certainty we associate with someone who knows what they're talking about. The challenge with AI isn't always recognizing an obviously bad answer. Sometimes the real challenge is recognizing an answer that sounds completely reasonable but happens to be wrong. And that creates an important question for leaders and professionals: How do you kno
How to Stay Valuable When Technology Keeps Changing (opens the original)
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How to stay valuable when technology keeps changing is a question more professionals are asking, especially as AI and other new tools continue to reshape the workplace. You may have a lot of experience. You may be very good at what you do. But what happens when the technology that supports your job changes? That can be a little unsettling! The good news is that staying valuable isn't necessarily about becoming an expert in every new tool that comes along. It's about developing the ability to lea
Where Did We Get Lucky? (opens the original)
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Where did we get lucky? It may be one of the most valuable questions a leadership team can ask after a successful project. While most group debriefs focus on what went right and what went wrong, this often overlooked question helps uncover hidden risks, fortunate breaks, and opportunities to strengthen future performance. Let's explore why some leaders avoid asking it, how humility leads to better decision-making, and why separating skill from luck can make your team more resilient. Discover why
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