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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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The Mind Takeaway podcast empowers listeners to develop their leadership skills and cultivate a thriving workplace culture by sharing valuable insights on leadership, psychology, and creativity. Hosts offer reflective commentary and engage in stimulating conversations with guests to provide listeners with actionable advice and fresh perspectives on solving business challenges and achieving professional growth.
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In this episode of the Mind Takeaway podcast, we explore how to maintain focus and achieve great results without burning yourself out. Drawing insights from our recent immersive leadership retreat, we discuss the challenges of staying focused in a world filled with distractions and offer practical strategies to enhance concentration and productivit…
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Let a trip to the dance floor provide you with inspiration for better employee training. Ideally, you want your employee training to become second nature for people. This prevents a lot of mistakes and costly shortcuts. Often employee training doesn't go far enough to reach your level of desired excellence. See how some simple dance [...] The post …
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Let's make better decision at work. Because there's a chance you're making important decisions based on random factors. That can lead to disappointing outcomes. I've found that with a little more consideration, the quality of your decisions will improve. Let's look at four elements of this process, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway [.…
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In this episode, we come to you from a lovely public park in Bordeaux, also known as Jardin Public, to discuss a topic close to our hearts: sustainability and self-awareness in leadership. We explore the intricate relationship between self-awareness and building more sustainable companies. As leaders, understanding our impact on the environment and…
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You need to make sure you don't create a communication gap with your employees and your customers. Otherwise, you may allow rumors to spread about your business. Plus, this poor communication habit could see you wasting a lot of time with unwanted distractions. Find out why, not saying anything, is never a smart communication strategy, in [...] The…
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If you can follow some simple strategies for work-life balance, then you can make some positive improvements in your life. Often, when we think of work-life balance, it's about major changes. Unfortunately, the bigger the change, the more likely it won't become a habit. Instead let's focus on four actionable strategies. Rebalance yourself, in this …
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Copying vs Creativity - Why Just Using Others' Ideas Is Not Impactful Nor Sustainable For Your Business
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In this episode of The Mind Takeaway podcast, we find ourselves again in the inspiring setting of a Roman amphitheatre in Saintes, France, reflecting on how the distinction between copying and creativity in the modern digital landscape can impact your business. As we navigate the complexities of AI and digitisation, we ponder the noticeable decline…
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These successful habits for remote work are designed to empower you, if you're new to working from home. Whether it's your first job or one that no longer has an office, some good habits will make your work life much easier. Otherwise you may find yourself wasting time and energy. And for some, working from [...] The post Successful Habits for Remo…
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It can be uncomfortable to get the courage to change. Professionally, you may feel stuck or unwilling to get out of your comfort zone. What if you could solve this problem with a mindset adjustment? Join me on stage for a memorable and fun story about how you can find the courage to make a [...] The post Get the Courage to Change appeared first on …
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In this new episode of The Mind Takeaway podcast, we explore the often uncomfortable yet invaluable topic of getting comfortable receiving feedback in leadership. We shift focus from the typical narrative of leaders giving feedback to the crucial aspect of leaders receiving it. We examine why leaders should actively seek input from their teams, the…
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If you're having a hard time finding new workers, then you should consider these hiring tips for overqualified employees. There's a good chance you may be missing out on some people, simply because they may seem too good to be true. How will these employees fit into your work culture and are some of them [...] The post Hiring Tips For Overqualified…
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While you may enjoy a lot of professional success, it's good to know how to come back from a setback. These disappointing moments may leave you baffled and unsure how to handle things. I've asked my LinkedIn followers for their best ways to come back from a setback and I think you'll be able to [...] The post How To Come Back From a Setback appeare…
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From Startup to Grownup - How to Improve Your Leadership Skills, Communication and Company Culture with Paul Rosenberg
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we welcome back Paul Rosenberg for a deep dive into the turbulent waters of startup and scale-up ventures. As one of our earliest guests, Paul returns to explore the intricate reasons behind the failure of many ambitious companies. While market factors such as product-market fit and co…
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Ask yourself these important business questions to unveil ongoing problems or new opportunities in your organization. They are designed to make you face some important truths. While each question is rather simple, they can lead to productive discussions. Start asking the right questions, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Get …
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If you need a pep talk or words of encouragement for your employees, then consider saying, "Priceless must be played." It's a reference to a very expensive musical instrument and why it can't hold its value if it's locked in a case. Enjoy this short story from one of my speaking presentations, that's designed to [...] The post Priceless Must Be Pla…
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we're broadcasting from a rooftop in Belgrade, with the bustling city below us, to tackle the transformative concepts of learning, unlearning, and relearning in leadership. As the business landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, we explore why the most important trait for today's leader…
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As you look to build teamwork and celebrate accomplishments, you need to ask yourself if employees want office parties. You might be surprised to learn some of your old traditions may no longer fit your team. A lot has changed in the workplace over the past few years and some may want office parties to [...] The post Do Employees Want Office Partie…
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If you feel professionally stuck, then you may need this smart career advice for 2024. I recently polled my followers about the areas where they plan to make improvements. We'll talk about the popularity of each option and how you can approach them. Often, these are tips that can take you to a new level [...] The post Smart Career Advice for 2024 a…
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In this episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we invite you to join us as we broadcast from the heart of a forest close to Warsaw, Poland. We share the profound benefits of slowing down, a practice essential for gaining clarity, boosting energy, and enhancing our ability to achieve our goals. We discuss the societal pressures and internal struggles…
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Do your employees show courtesy on the job? While we expect this when they are dealing with customers, how about with each other? Simple acts of courtesy can make a major positive impact on your workplace culture. But with all the working from home that's been going on, some may be out of practice with [...] The post Do Employees Show Courtesy? app…
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In a competitive hiring market, you may be struggling to find new employees. This can be especially challenging if you can't afford to pay more. Let's talk about two other ways businesses make themselves more attractive to candidates. It's about promoting any edge that you already have, which separates you from your competition. The two [...] The p…
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What it Takes to be a Successful Founder - Founderland and the Benefits of Coaching with Stephanie von Behr
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In this new episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic Stephanie von Behr, Managing Director and Co-founder of Founderland, to explore the multifaceted challenges faced by women of colour founders in the tech ecosystem. Stephanie takes us behind the scenes of Founderland, a community dedicated to empowering underrepresented …
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Thanking a business referral is something most people want to do but they don't know how. If you do nothing, then you risk turning off a profitable pipeline of goodwill. Let's brainstorm several options that can give you a system for saying, "Thank you," to those who help you get business. These tips also will [...] The post Thanking a Business Ref…
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Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly in a situation when you think that something is wrong? That feeling can produce confusion, anger, or just distract you from your important work. Recently, I found myself in this scenario and it made me realize this kind of problem is more common than you might think. Don't worry, [...] The post When You Thi…
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Gender balance is improving – now, change must go deeper and wider with Kristen Anderson
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In this enlightening episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we reconnect with Kristen Anderson, now CEO and board member at European Women on Boards, who last joined us in April 2022. With her recent promotion and the organization's growth, Kristen brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolving landscape of gender balance and equality in European boar…
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The world of coffee shops may provide you with an unexpected source for employee retention. Those businesses have mastered sales tactics that can keep customers coming back again and again. Guess what? You can use some of those same principles to make your employees want to stay on the job. Enjoy this tip, from one [...] The post An Unexpected Sour…
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This Get Better! new book preview will give you a good idea of what the book is about. It contains smart business advice from unexpected mentors. None of them are celebrities, world-class athletes, or billionaires. Instead, the chapters provide great advice from extraordinary, yet ordinary people. These are stories I've discovered over the years an…
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Embark on a journey to conquer the common yet daunting fear of public speaking in this insightful episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, recorded in the heart of Poland's capital, Warsaw. Join us as we delve into the anxieties that shroud the art of oration, from the nervous anticipation to the post-presentation self-critique that can often feel lik…
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If you want to keep your top talent, then you must understand how employee turnoffs hurt retention. These problems may not seem big to you but they can play a huge role in an otherwise great employee deciding it's time to work somewhere else. Are you already making some of these costly leadership mistakes and [...] The post These Employee Turnoffs …
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In business, you should never underestimate the power of a fast response time. It can prevent a lot of problems and set you apart from your competition. Don't assume that business as usual will produce a fast response time. It usually takes an ongoing commitment to several important steps. Let's satisfy the marketplace's need for [...] The post The…
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In this fascinating episode of The Mind Takeaway Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of leadership with the insightful Martin Gutman, a professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and author of "The Unseen Leader." Together, we unpack the provocative themes of his book, which Adam Grant praised for its critical look at what …
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If you feel like you're not getting enough accomplished on the job, then you should consider what wastes your time at work. I'm guessing there are likely some ongoing issues that take more time than they should. Complaining about these things is easy but making changes is hard. So let's go over some of the [...] The post What Wastes Your Time at Wo…
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Workplace culture problems rarely happen overnight. They are usually a product of several issues in an organization. A falling workplace culture can be turned around but the longer you wait, the harder it will be to achieve. So why wait? Learn four important signs of workplace culture problems, in this week's episode of The 2 Minute [...] The post …
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What do you do first when you start a new leadership position? *You want to be efficient and prove to your colleagues that they have made the right decision to hire you. *You want to jump into making some changes you see necessary. That is great, but you also will benefit significantly from building some foundations first, and by foundations, we me…
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As a leader, do you understand the difference between easy and hard at work? Because if you don't, you may be creating frustrating situations for your employees. It can happen easily, when you make assumptions about their skill levels. Because easy street for you might take them to nightmare alley. Let's get everyone on the [...] The post Understan…
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This episode explores how, over time, our ideas change and evolve. Takeaway 1: All of the entrepreneurs and founders we have helped or conversed with had changed their minds at least two or three times from their original ideas for their products or services. We all like to be sure about things; we want to know what will happen to prepare ourselves…
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Let's continue our important business discussion of some additional customer loyalty strategies. At a time when you may be forced to raise your prices, you want to make sure you're still an attractive choice for people. In our last episode, we talked about how exceptional service can keep customers engaged and willing to pay more. [...] The post Ad…
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It is possible to improve customer loyalty with exceptional service. This was one of the findings from a recent LinkedIn poll I held about customer loyalty during times of price hikes. While most acknowledge the importance of exceptional service, not everyone knows how to put it practice. Let's focus on some actionable steps you can [...] The post …
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Some simple steps can help you create happiness in your workplace culture. At a time when retention and hiring may be challenging, you want your business to be as employee friendly as possible. You may be falling into some common traps, where you're letting random or outside factors negatively impact workplace happiness. Change and hopefully [...] …
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If you want to hold onto your top talent, then you need to have some employee recognition strategies. You simply can't leave this to chance. Otherwise, you may give too much praise to the usual suspects and not enough to your behind the scenes superstars. And what are your options for ways to recognize excellent [...] The post Employee Recognition …
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Organizations looking to improve should schedule a productivity holiday at work. This gives everyone a chance to catch up on important tasks that never seem to get done. If you're not careful, skipping these valuable activities will cost you dearly. What should you do on these days? Plan your productivity holiday, in this week's episode [...] The p…
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In this episode, Dan Parry and Jonathan Farrow, co-creators of Journey into Product, a Berlin community for product managers and startups that organises monthly meetups, invited us to a masterclass about what it takes for teams to scale up successfully without the human cost, develop core in-demand leadership skills, and retain your best people. Jo…
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Poor employee engagement is a problem that rarely fixes itself. In fact, it usually gets worse and then exponentially worse. And there's a good chance it will never recover. Recently, I asked my connections on LinkedIn to share their thoughts on some of the biggest examples of poor employee engagement. Let's go through the results [...] The post Ho…
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Some common leadership communication mistakes lower productivity and hurt workplace culture. These problems may seem obvious but during busy times, they are easy to overlook. As a result, employees are left confused and may not to do things the way you want. Make sure you're saying, what you mean to be saying, in this week's [...] The post Common L…
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In business, it's important to understand your competition. They will influence a lot of your decisions. But some are competing against the wrong things. This can result in frustration, as well as lost time and money. Let's step back from the starting line and consider your true competitor or competitors. Get smart and get competitive, [...] The po…
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The fear of making mistakes can affect creativity, collaboration and your ability to trust people and delegate opportunities for growth and learning from their experience. See also this episode, as this topic links well with the fear of failure. https://www.themindtakeaway.com/podcast/episode/2e00af6b/micro-episode-44-how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-fa…
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If employee productivity and retention are concerns, then you may need a text message policy for work. Texting has become an increasingly popular workplace communication tool. But while its use is common, some bad habits are as well. These can lead to confusion and impact work-life balance. Learn how to have a clear message with [...] The post Need…
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Join Ken Okel for a special performance of his Dance Machine story. In honor of our 650th episode, we're tearing up the format and doing something different. Hear a story that's about getting unstuck, trying something out of your comfort zone, and how that risk could pay big benefits years later. For Ken, it was [...] The post Dance Machine Story a…
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Irrational Retaliation: When We Make Decisions From a Space of Anger, Urgency, and Frustration
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Irrational Retaliation: When we make decisions from a space of fear, urgency, and frustration, we still have an emotional charge attached to a situation; those decisions are often ones we can come to regret, and there will be learning opportunities.
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When you try to introduce a new idea to your business, you may hear ten excuses for avoiding change. These are common concerns designed to torpedo disrupting the status quo. Sometimes the excuses have merit but they may also represent playing it too safe, in a world where risk is rewarded. Learn the ten excuses [...] The post Ten Excuses For Avoidi…
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