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Get actionable leadership tips in roughly 2 minutes from Leadership Keynote Speaker and Productivity Expert, Ken Okel.

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November 4, 2026Episode 8073 min

The Leadership Skill AI Can’t Automate

The leadership skill AI can't automate isn't technical expertise or the ability to process information. It's your judgment. AI can analyze a problem, suggest solutions and give you a list of options in seconds. I know, it's really cool. But knowing which option to choose, when to take a risk and when to trust your [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/leadership-skill-ai-cant-automate/">The Leadership Skill AI Can’t Automate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

October 28, 2026Episode 8064 min

When Being Busy Becomes Part of Your Identity

When being busy becomes part of your identity, slowing down can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. You may even feel guilty when your calendar has a little breathing room. After all, if you're not busy, are you really contributing enough? But there's a difference between being productive and being constantly occupied. And that difference can affect your [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/being-busy-becomes-part-of-your-identity/">When Being Busy Becomes Part of Your Identity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

October 21, 2026Episode 8153 min

Change Fatigue Starts Innocently

Change fatigue can start innocently in your business and end up causing serious problems. And that should worry you, before you launch your next big project or try to solve an oncoming challenge. While you need your team to be focused, they may be checked out. Because when every few weeks brings a new priority, [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/change-fatigue-starts-innocently/">Change Fatigue Starts Innocently</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

October 14, 2026Episode 8043 min

Stop Asking How Can We Do More?

Stop asking how can we do more? It sounds like a strange thing to say in a workplace that is constantly trying to improve productivity. But sometimes the better question is, “What can we stop doing?” Because adding more work to an already busy team doesn't automatically create better results. Sometimes the biggest performance improvement [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/stop-asking-how-can-we-do-more/">Stop Asking How Can We Do More?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

October 7, 2026Episode 8034 min

When AI Makes You Look Smarter Than You Are

When AI makes you look smarter than you are, it can create a very interesting workplace problem. You can write a polished report, answer a complicated question, or give a sophisticated presentation with help from AI. But what happens when someone asks you a simple follow-up question and you don't really understand the answer? Do [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/when-ai-makes-you-look-smarter/">When AI Makes You Look Smarter Than You Are</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

September 30, 2026Episode 8053 min

The AI Experiment Nobody Wants to Talk About

The AI experiment nobody wants to talk about is the one that didn’t work. As you may have noticed, Artificial Intelligence is being tested in workplaces everywhere. Some experiments save time. Others create unexpected problems. And sometimes, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology. It’s admitting that the experiment needs to change. Let's talk about this [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/ai-experiment-nobody-wants-to-talk-about/">The AI Experiment Nobody Wants to Talk About</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

September 23, 2026Episode 8014 min

The AI Shortcut That Makes You Worse at Your Job

The AI shortcut that makes you worse at your job may be the one that saves you the most time. That sounds strange, especially when we're being encouraged to use AI to work faster and accomplish more. But there's a question worth asking: What happens when AI doesn't just help you do your job, but [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/the-ai-shortcut-that-makes-you-worse-at-your-job/">The AI Shortcut That Makes You Worse at Your Job</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

September 16, 2026Episode 8003 min

How to Podcast for 800 Episodes

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 [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/how-to-podcast-for-800-episodes/">How to Podcast for 800 Episodes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

September 9, 2026Episode 7993 min

When AI Becomes the Easiest Person on Your Team to Talk To

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. [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/ai-becomes-the-easiest-person-on-your-team/">When AI Becomes the Easiest Person on Your Team to Talk To</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.

September 2, 2026Episode 7985 min

When AI Gives You the Wrong Answer With Confidence

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 [...] The post <a href="https://www.kenokel.com/ai-gives-you-the-wrong-answer-with-confidence/">When AI Gives You the Wrong Answer With Confidence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.kenokel.com">Ken Okel</a>.