5 Tips For Managing A Lazy Employee
Research shows people waste more than an hour of work time each day at work. What should you do with a person you supervise who is lazy and doesn’t get their work done?
Getting Things Done When There’s Too Much To Do
Sometimes, even GTD author David Allen feels that there’s not enough time to do all that needs to be done. He offers some advice.
Wisdom From A Successful Entrepreneur
Naval Ravikant is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and philosopher. His wisdom is shared in the book, “, “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant,” compiled by Eric Jorgenson. Let’s look at what he has to say.
Evernote Upgrades Sharing Feature
It’s always been easy to share notes that you create in Evernote, the feature has been updated and streamlined.
Books I Read In April
Here are quick takes on the books I read during April
The Difference Between Being Productive and Being Busy
Some people are proud to say that they are always busy. They see this as a sign that they are hard workers and productive, but they are not usually the same thing.
What Should I Do Next?
There are lots of productivity systems that tell you how to prioritize your work. That’s a common question that David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, gets asked.
Warning – Toxic Workplace Ahead
You may want to find a new job because of the toxic environment you now work in. But how do you know that the place you interview with is any better?
Will Evernote Survive? – An Update
For over a year, there has been concern that Evernote’s future was bleak, especially after the company was sold and existing staff were laid off. Those fears linger.
Book Notes: Mapping The Darkness
Here are my notes from the book, “Mapping The Darkness” which shares what we know about the importance of sleep.
Dealing With The Co-Worker That Causes Stress
The subject of stress in the workplace has been researched quite a bit, and in nearly every study, it is made clear that the way to resolve it is not to ignore it or pretend it isn’t happening. Doing so will add to your stress level and make the problem worse.
Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence In The Newsroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into all aspects of our society is happening rapidly. That includes journalism and public media newsrooms. Journalists now have a new set of tools at their disposal. But it also raises important questions about ethical use, accuracy, and the potential impact on journalistic practices.
More Ideas for a Paper-Based GTD System
I recently shared a post showing how I once had a simple GTD system using paper. It attracted a lot of feedback, so here is more info on paper-based productivity.
5 Books On Leadership
It is a well-known fact that ‘leaders are readers.” Periodically, I like to share some books you might consider reading if you are interested in improving your leadership skills.
A Big Evernote Update (Version 10.85.4)
This has been a very busy week for Evernote as the company rolled out some new additions to increase the value of the app.
Book Notes: “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story
In “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story,” technology reporter Kara Swisher shares her insights on Silicon Valley’s luminaries, tracing their evolution from ambitious dreamers to powerful moguls.
Lessons From A Leader- Phil Jackson
“In basketball—as in life—true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way.”
Should Workers Be Forced To Return To The Office?
Before Covid, working from home was a rare benefit for employees. But now, some don’t want to return to the office despite their employers’ concerns.
How To Use A Someday Maybe List
One key principle of the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology is to maintain a “Someday Maybe” list. This list is a place to store ideas, possible projects, and maybe even the next actions you are not ready to take now. GTD author David Allen has some tips on how to use the list.
Book Notes: One Thing
It’s easy to get distracted or forget what you are working on. Distractions are all around us. But the authors of a book have a simple suggestion.
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