{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The First 30 Seconds of a Tough Conversation","description":"The first 30 seconds of a tough conversation can shape everything that follows, especially in leadership. In this episode, we explore how the way you open a discussion can immediately influence tone, trust, and outcomes. Through a relatable workplace example, you\u2019ll see how small changes in your opening can turn a tense interaction into a productive one. If you\u2019ve ever wondered why some conversations go off track before they really begin, this quick episode will give you a practical shift you can use right away on the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more? Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this link.&amp;nbsp; 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.&amp;nbsp; 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   ","author_name":"2 Minute Takeaway Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/2minutetakeaway.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40887560\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200838255"}