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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 3 MIN

How to Be a Better Mentor at Work

from 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast · host Ken Okel

If you've ever wondered how to be a better mentor at work, the answer may not be what you think. In this episode, we look at why the best mentors don't dominate conversations or hand out quick fixes. They also know how creating space for someone to think can be more powerful than giving advice. A short, practical conversation about developing people in a way that actually sticks on this episode of the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more? Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this link.  Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change on the job and the need to perform at a high level, every day. He's embraced it and shares his unique career lessons and takeaways with audiences. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller. 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 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. Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com

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