Happy New Year AND Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day!! If you make more piles than progress, (on your desk or in your email inbox), here is a foundational principle: Make a Decision When I was in college, I remember one of my business professors talking about an...
The Wisdom of Life
To-Do System Solutions
The problem: Your To-Do System (or, perhaps, your pile of work) is cluttered with stuff you may not really ever have to do. One example are publications and emails that you would like to read, but don't have to read. You know the type: tips from an app or software...
Microsoft Windows: Capture List of Files & Folders
Capture File Explorer List: Every once in a while, it would be really nice to capture the contents of a file folder in list form. Rather than capturing it as a static screenshot, this video will show you how to capture the list and be able to use it in the application...
Thoughts to Ponder
Modifying the Quick Access Toolbar
Microsoft Office: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar The Frustration:You still miss Microsoft’s old toolbars. No judgment. I get it!You’re spending entirely too long and clicking too many times just to print preview a file! The Solution (A-ha!):Learn how to customize...
Labels and Tiny Checklists
Labels & Tiny Check ListsThink labels are just for envelopes or folders? If so, think again! In this video, I'll share an A-ha! use for those labels helping you with those things you do - or delegate - repeatedly. Click the image above for an interactive training...
Organization
Microsoft Excel: CTRL + “
Microsoft Excel CTRL + " To repeat the above cells value (think "Ditto")
Sheet Protectors
Sheet ProtectorsAnother A-ha! use for something you already have in your office. Think sheet protectors are just for keeping documents clean? Think again! In this video, I'll share TWO A-ha! uses for sheet protectors and how they can help you ensure consistency. Click...