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Are You Working on the Right Thing or Just the Next Thing?

Are You Working on the Right Thing or Just the Next Thing?

Update: 2025-07-30
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Smart leaders understand you need to be working on the right thing and not just the next thing that crosses your desk. There are only so many hours in a day and it can be easy to be seduced by random tasks. 

What if you started to think about your focus as a valuable resource and looked to invest it in the best way possible? Learn how to control the clock and multiply your performance in this week’s episode of The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast.

Get your copy of Ken’s great 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 make sure you are working on the right thing.

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.

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Are You Working on the Right Thing or Just the Next Thing?

Are You Working on the Right Thing or Just the Next Thing?

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