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How To Make Search Work Better in Evernote
Finding notes in Evernote should feel easy, but most people overcomplicate it. Search, semantic search, and AI each work differently. One even works best when memory fails you.
Books I Read in June
Normally, in the summertime, most people read light, easy-to-read books, but I started the summer by focusing on longer historical and political books, and I don’t regret it at all.
Happy Birthday America
Did you know? Three of America’s first five presidents—Jefferson, Adams, and Monroe—died on July 4. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—and James Monroe followed five years later on July…
Take Control of Your Evernote Home Screen
Evernote’s home screen is more customizable than ever—are you using it to its full potential? A few quick tweaks can boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.
Calendar Management Tips That Actually Work
You think you’re organized, but your calendar may be working against you. If you don’t manage your calendar, it will manage you. Here are some tips.
Say “No” To More Meetings
Nearly everyone has been in meetings that have seemed like a waste of time. Here are some tips for making meetings better and avoiding the useless ones.
Evernote’s Hidden Transcription Trick
You no longer have to wade through long transcripts in Evernote to find only what you want. Plus, we look at other features you may have missed.
Evernote Sketch Tool You May Be Missing
What if your Evernote notes could look more like a whiteboard? There’s a shape tool hidden in Evernote that many users miss.
Dealing with The Office Pessimist
Have you ever struggled with a colleague whose constant negativity or irrational behavior drags down the team? Here are some strategies for navigating and managing pessimistic colleagues.
Clarify and Organize Made Easy with GTD’s David Allen
Today, we continue our series of discussions with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. This segment discusses how clarifying and organizing our tasks is key to our productivity.
Why Teams Resist Change and What Leaders Should Do
Leaders often face resistance from their teams to change at the worst time. The usual fixes fail more than people admit. There is a better way.
Stress-Free Writing Techniques
Writing a report does not need to feel stressful or confusing. Learn a simple writing process that helps you organize research, avoid plagiarism, and finish strong.
Why Evernote AI Just Got Much Smarter
If you haven’t been happy with the responses that Evernote’s AI Assistant gives you, there is a way to train it to improve.
The Psychology Behind Acing Your Next Job Interview
Much of the advice about job interviews is based on someone’s experience. However, understanding the psychology of the process leads to some lesser-known advice.
Job Interview Question: “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
Job interviews often include the question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” How you answer is important to you and the employer.
Talking About Your Weaknesses in a Job Interview
When discussing weaknesses in a job interview, you’ve got to balance honesty with a commitment to self-improvement. Let’s look at how to do that.
Elevate Your Job Interview Game: The Secret Technique of Mirroring
Imagine walking into a job interview and instantly feeling an unspoken connection with your interviewer—often attributed to the subtle art of mirroring and matching.
New Evernote Updates to the AI Assistant, Slash Commands and More
Evernote has been updating features at a rapid pace, and some of the biggest improvements are easy to miss. Let’s look at what’s new, including updates to what the AI Assistant can do.
Save Web Pages Fast with Evernote Clipper
Most people miss one of the best Evernote productivity tools hiding in plain sight. The Evernote Web Clipper can save web pages and capture online content in seconds, but few use it well.
Great Managers Know How To Keep Teams Engaged
Most leaders think they know what drives employee engagement, but the data tells a different story. Simple management habits, such as one-on-one meetings and fair workloads, have a greater impact than expected. So why aren’t more managers doing this?
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