The Benefits of Time Blocking for Project Management
Some considered benefits of applying time blocking when managing projects.
Reactions to Microsoft Build 2022
I join Ray Sidney-Smith and Augusto Pinaud to discuss the impacts and events of the 2022 Microsoft Build conference.
How to Use SharePoint Alert Me Feature for Morning Recaps
Learn how to use SharePoint's Alert Me feature to automate your work and start your day off right. By setting up alerts on your folders and configuring them to be delivered at a specific time, you can receive a daily summary of activity without having to dig through folders and emails. Try this feature for morning recaps and see how it can benefit your workflow.
What is a task list?
What does a task list truly mean? I share my definition in this episode of ProductivityCast.
Getting Your Money's Worth from Office 365: Tips and Tricks
Are you getting your money's worth with Office 365? In this article, we take a closer look at the value that Microsoft's subscription-based productivity suite offers. From cloud storage to collaboration tools and frequent updates, we'll explore the benefits of Office 365 and help you determine if it's the right choice for your needs.
Optimizing Email Communication in Notion: How to Use Clickable Mailto Links with Parameters
Discover how to automate your email creation process in Notion using the "Mailto:" parameter for creating links. Learn how to add parameters such as subject, body, cc, and bcc to your links to streamline your email communication. However, there's a caveat to creating the URL that you need to know. Read on to find out how to properly format your links to avoid issues with Notion. Optimize your Notion pages and portals with clickable links and make your email communication more efficient.
Notion and Time Tracking
I built my own time tracking tool in Notion in less than an hour and you can too.
The Myth of Work Life Balance
Is work-life balance a myth? Despite our best efforts, achieving a perfect balance between work and life seems like an impossible feat for many. But what if we're approaching the concept all wrong? In this article, we explore why the traditional idea of work-life balance may not be attainable and offer practical tips for integrating work and life in a healthier way. From prioritizing self-care to setting realistic expectations, we'll help you achieve a more fulfilling and sustainable work-life blend.
Samsung Notes and Notion?
Looking for a versatile note-taking app that fits your workflow? Samsung Notes and Notion are two popular options, but they have distinct differences in functionality and features. Read on to learn more about each app and decide which one is right for you.
Managing Change at The Idea Pump
In this crazy pandemic world of ours, so many have come to realize the old ways we were working don’t work anymore. It’s not about the “hustle”. It’s no longer about how much can you get done in the limited time you have each week. We don’t define ourselves by our jobs or our companies any longer. If there is one thing we have learned from the past two years, it is we are beholden to ourselves to what is right for us, our loved ones, and our own goals in life.
Hack for adding tasks to Notion
If you’re using Notion as a task manager, here’s a quick tip for entering new tasks.
Four tips for better Zoom interviews
Over the past several days I've been doing several first-round interviews for potential development candidates. There are five tips I suggest when it comes to putting your best foot (or in this case, face) forward when participating in a video interview.
Five steps to putting SharePoint to work for your organization
If you have SharePoint available in your organization (and if you're using Teams or Microsoft 365 you do) here's five ways for SharePoint to make the promised differences.
Does wearable tech make you more productive?
I've been a wearable tech guy for as long as I've been able to get ahold of said tech and want to share some observations if you're planning to make the leap.
