Author: Dave Edwards
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More Changes To Evernote
Another week and more changes with Evernote and a preview of some things in the works.
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Testing Evernote’s Slash Feature
Evernote continues to roll out new features. They just made it easier to add information to a note.
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Never Be Late Again
Are you an on-time person? Are you regularly ‘fashionably late?” Or, are you just chronically late? Here are some tips so that you are never late again.
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A Conversation With GTD’s David Allen
Today, I interview David Allen about his journey developing GTD ( Getting Things Done ), his creative pursuits, and what he’s working on at present. Hopefully, in the future, we will get a chance to talk more about productivity, but I thought that this was a great introduction to the genius of one of the…
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Setting Up Evernote
Evernote is a powerful tool that will help increase your productivity. In part 1 of this series, we show you how to get started and how to use notebooks.
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5 Ways To Avoid Miscommunication In The Workplace
When people share ideas with others, they communicate important information. But sometimes, miscommunication can damage work projects, interpersonal relationships, and morale. Here are five ways you can actively avoid miscommunication in the workplace.
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What’s Going On With Local Programming Cuts?
I’ve been following recent reports of how some local public media outlets view locally created programming on broadcast and digital platforms. WBEZ/Chicago will reportedly cut local programming. Sources told Axios that the station wants to focus more on the digital platform. Conversely, WAMU/Washington DC announced it would shut down its digital platform, DCist, to focus…
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Book Notes: “Slow Productivity”
In the book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout”, author Cal Newport shares three ways to slow down and be more productive.
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Evernote’s AI Edit Tool
It seems like almost every software company is embracing artificial intelligence. Evernote is on its second go-round with AI. We put it through its paces to see how it works.
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Dave’s Leadership Library – part 1
It was Harry S. Truman who said, “Not All Readers Are Leaders, But All Leaders Are Readers”. Today, I want to share three books you might want to consider reading.
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Helping A Public Radio Station
A public radio station is working towards building a successful future and I’m proud to be assisting them.
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Does GTD Endorse Time Blocking?
David Allen’s GTD book separates how you use your calendar and a task list. That can create confusion when you want to set aside times on your calendar to get your done.
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Is The 4 Day Work Week Viable
Would you like to work four days a week and still be paid for five days? It is being tried. And now we know if it would work.
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Questions & Concerns About Evernote’s Updates
In recent weeks, Evernote has released several updates and made some changes, which have raised some questions and concerns.
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Writing “Meaningful” Performance Goals
Some people have problems with the performance evaluation process because they aren’t conducted fairly and have vague expectations. They can be complaint sessions. But the process can be helpful if done correctly.
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Are Layoffs Institutional Cruelty and Abuse?
Getting laid off is a traumatic experience that many people working in broadcasting experience at least once or twice a career. It probably happens less frequently in public media, and it’s perhaps why pubcasters are less prepared for the day it happens.
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Managing Projects on Paper Using GTD / Getting Things Done
Much has been written about going paperless. But you can manage projects and be faithful to the Getting Things Done methodology by using paper.
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Feel Like You Have More Time If You Help Others
If you spend time helping others, you will have less time and feel more stressed. But research indicates that’s not really the case.
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Why Its So Important To Download The Latest Version of Evernote
If you have delayed moving away from Evernote’s legacy software, you must immediately update to Version 10.
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Hire and Retain Your Best Employees
A Gallup survey found that 48% of America’s working population is actively job searching or watching for opportunities. They estimate that when an employee leaves, the cost to the company is typically 1 1/2 to 2 times their annual salary. So how do you hire and retain your best employees?
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Even Station Managers Should Be Evaluated Regularly
It is wise for station employees to be evaluated regularly. That includes the station manager.
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Boosting Productivity With The GTD Workflow Chart
When we are faced with many new projects, our list of next actions also increases. It might seem overwhelming, but the GTD workflow chart can help.
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The Importance of Onboarding A New Employee
After spending time and money finding and hiring someone new for your staff, set them up for success with an onboarding program.
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More New Evernote Features
It’s been a busy few weeks at Evernote with several new features that are worth your attention as part of version 10.76.
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Book Summary: The President’s Book of Secrets
“The President’s Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to American Presidents” by David Priess is a fascinating behind-the-scenes book that chronicles the evolution of intelligence briefings for U.S. Presidents.
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Some Things You Don’t Think About When Setting Up A Home Office
With more and more people working from home permanently, think about how you should set up a home office to make you more productive.
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Diversity In Your News Coverage
Public media stations seek to diversify their audience base. But what is being done to appeal to different audiences?
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Maximizing Productivity Through Task-Batching and Time Blocking
While the simple solution to having too much to do is to learn to say no, a better approach involves the strategic grouping of tasks to increase productivity.
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Characteristics of the Best CEOs
There are several things that distinguish the best CEOs from all the rest. We now know the differences because 67 leaders were interviewed in a research project.
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How To Build Better Habits
In the book, “Atomic Habits,” James Clear presents a straightforward and practical approach to developing and eliminating bad habits. Let’s look at his advice.
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Managing Right-Brained vs Left-Brained Employees
Everyone tends to think the same way if you work for an accounting firm. But when you work at a public media station, you encounter both right-brained and left-brained individuals. That can only create challenges if you don’t know how to appeal to everyone’s strengths.
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More Changes to Evernote’s Free Plan
A few months ago, Evernote announced some dramatic changes to its ‘free’ plan. Now they are making another change.
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Can You Work Fewer Hours and Still Feel Productive?
Some people who seek out GTD/Getting Things Done methodology are doing so in order to work fewer hours. But is it possible?
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Cal Newport on “How To Have A More Productive Year”
The concept of productivity has been around for many years. But as productivity expert Cal Newport says, productivity guidance has adapted to shifts like work and societal trends.
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Book Summary: “Oath and Honor” by Liz Cheney
Congresswoman Liz Cheney has had a front-row seat to the controversy over Donald Trump and all of the turmoil in Congress. She details that in her book, “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and A Warning.” Here’s a summary of the book.
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Finding A New Workflow to Save Time
Here is an example of how a simple change in workflow has helped one professional increase her efficiency.
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PubMedia Planning For Campaign & Election Coverage
This is going to be a big year for political news. Campaigns are already underway. What will your station do to provide the kind of coverage that your audience wants?
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Backing Up and Moving Notes Out of Evernote
The notes you put into Evernote can be backed up on your computer or you can move them to another app. Here’s how.
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Book Summary – The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two
“The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two” by Steve Drummond explores the Truman Committee’s important role during World War II. Drummond delves into the intricate dynamics of wartime America, detailing how Senator Harry Truman led a groundbreaking committee tasked with investigating corruption and inefficiencies in the defense industry.
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Find The Most Productive Time Of Your Day
What time of day are you the most productive? It’s important that you know.
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Pub Media Stations Are Facing A Technical Challenge
Broadcasters have many priorities these days. Making the engineering profession attractive should be one of them. Stations need engineers.
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What’s Wrong With The Weekly Review?
The Weekly Review is core to the GTD/ Getting Things Done methodology, yet some people complain that it’s difficult to do. Let me tell you about my problem with it.
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Some Evernote Updates
Evernote continues to work on fixing bugs and making the user experience better. Here is some of what is going on.
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What’s Really Behind Book-Banning Efforts?
As you’ve probably noticed, there’s been a growing trend of book challenges in the United States. Let’s look at what’s behind this effort.
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A Digital GTD System Improves Productivity
This week, we are looking at how to use the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology inside a digital system.
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