Prodcast: The Personal Productivity Podcast

This episode is sponsored by KingswaySoft. We revisit the topic of procrastination this week. When is it prudent to put things off, and how do you know if you should remove something from your list? In "that's not productive," is it productive to catalog your collections? This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

  In this episode (sponsored by KingswaySoft and AlexaCRM) we talk about perfectionism. Howe do you know when something is good enough? How do we fight the urge to try to be perfect? We also discuss one of the major modern distractions--app notifications. How can you tame the notification beast? This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode (sponsored by KingswaySoft and AlexaCRM) we ask the question “is having kids the ultimate productivity hack?” It comes down to the power of deadlines–whether you have kids or not, one trick to becoming more productive is to give yourself deadlines for your goals. In that’s not productive, we talk about listening to podcasts in “chipmunk mode.” Is that productive? This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode Matthew C Anderson and Joel Lindstrom discuss how to do a weekly self-evaluation planning session. How effectively are you meeting your goals? Prioritizing what's important You're not as busy as you think you are The Systems Mindset by Sam Carpenter That's not productive: too many subscriptions

In this episode, we discuss email and calendar apps for computer and mobile--which is the most productive experience?  We also talk mobile calendar woes--why can't we find one calendar app to rule them all? And have you ever taken a fake-cation? Why that might be a call for help. This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.  

In this episode (sponsored by Kingswaysoft and AlexaCRM), we talk about mental blockers--tasks that you have on your to-do list that you don't want to do or have difficulty motivating yourself to do--how do you break through blockers and motivate yourself to get them done? We also discuss "The psychological importance of wasting time." A balanced view of productivity doesn't mean a total elimination of time wasters--it means being intentional about your time, including your wasted time. This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Many people hate meetings, but they are an unavoidable part of work life. And if they are conducted effectively, meetings can be very productive. In this episode, Matthew C Anderson and Joel Lindstrom cover their top tips for running productive meetings. In “that’s not productive” Matthew talks about his experience designing a board game for the Game Crafter Big Box Challenge. Matthew’s game “Whistle Blower,” a stealthy game of strategy, secrets, and scandal in the statehouse, is available for purchase at https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/whistle-blower. This episode is a production of Dynamic Podcasts LLC. Subscribe to the  CRM Audio network of podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of ProdCast, Matthew C. Anderson gives OneNote tips about how to effectively use tagging and other methods to organize OneNote: When should you use tags? Tags vs. Tabs? One notebook or multiple notebooks He also mentions some really great third party tools, such as One Calendar from Onetastic that will make your life much easier. In the "that's not productive" segment we talk about shirt folding. Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes

In this episode, we compare our favorite task app Wunderlist with it's new successor Microsoft To-Do. We look at what we like about the new app, and what is missing. A big reason I use Wunderlist is for light project management capabilities--how does To-Do stack up? We also discuss some third-party alternatives: Trello Asana And we ask the question "will using colors around your workspace increase your productivity?" Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes

In this episode, we talk about Microsoft MyAnalytics, a service that uses Delve and the Office Graph to help identify ways to work better--stop multitasking, cut down on unnecessary meetings, and make more effective use of time. We talk about our MyAnalytics goals and some interesting things we have found about our work habits.  Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes

In this episode, we talk about how you can live in the future through the magic of delayed send email. Give yourself some more breathing room and get a better response to your emails, even when writing and responding to emails at 2 AM. Joel reviews Boomerang for Outlook, a great app that will help you become a delayed send ninja. In the "That's not productive" segment, we debate the productivity merits of Siri/Cortana/Alexa. Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes

It's the episode we've been putting off . . . This week we discuss procrastination. Why do we procrastinate, how to tackle big hairy tasks without procrastination, and how procrastination can sometimes be a good thing. In the "That's not productive" segment, some tips from this HuffPo post may not increase your productivity without a little more context. Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes.

In a follow-up to the last episode, Matthew and Joel dig into how to be more productive with email, and two great tips around effective use of categorization and Outlook search folders to help tame the email beast. For information on how to create and use Outlook search folders, see Matthew's blog post. We also introduce a new feature called "That's not productive," looking at some popular "life hacks" that may actually decrease your productivity. This week: using sticky tabs in game player handbooks. Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes.

In this episode of ProdCast, Matthew and Joel discuss email and how to keep it from sapping your productivity. How can you reach inbox zero, be responsive to your colleagues and clients, and get control of your mailbox?

In our premier episode of ProdCast, we talk about what productivity is, and what it is not. Productivity vs tools Staying out of the "red zone" Inbox Zero Matthew's 8 Essential Hacks for Skype For Business Follow us on twitter @ mcanderson and joellindstrom and Matthew's blog Connecting The Data. This episode is a production of CRM Audio. Subscribe to the CRM Audio network of podcasts on Itunes.