When Leaders Start Going Through the Motions

When Leaders Start Going Through the Motions

July 10, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 791

About this episode

This episode explores how leaders can unknowingly fall into autopilot and offers practical steps to reconnect with their work and teams.

When leaders start going through the motions, it can be difficult to recognize. Experience, success, and routine can create the feeling that everything is under control, even as curiosity and growth begin to fade. Let's explore how leaders can unknowingly fall into autopilot, why that mindset creates blind spots, and what practical steps can help them reconnect with their work, their teams, and new opportunities. If you've been leading for years and want to avoid becoming too comfortable, this conversation offers a fresh perspective 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…

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