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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 4 MIN

Why Multitasking at Work Is Hurting Your Leadership

from 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast · host Ken Okel

Multitasking at work might seem efficient but it can quietly weaken your leadership in ways most people don't notice. What feels efficient in the moment can send unintended signals that impact trust, engagement, and how others show up around you.  Let's explore a common workplace habit that many leaders overlook and why it can quietly affect your influence more than you realize. If you want to strengthen your presence and improve how your team responds to you, then listen in to 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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