Synopsis
Frank Buck helps you "Get Organized!" (as the title of his book says). If you're a busy professional and want total control over your time and tasks and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks, we have something for you. The segments are short, focused, and give you something you can implement today. He was named to "Global Gurus Top 30" in the area of time management for 2017 and 2018. Learn more at FrankBuck.org.
Episodes
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Meetingbird: How It Can Help the Remote Worker
19/05/2020 Duration: 05minAn autoscheduler such as Meetingbird is good any time. When you are a remote worker, it becomes an even better tool to improve communication. For additional information, visit the post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird-remote-worker To learn more about Meetingbird, visit this post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird
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A Simple Hack to Clear the Clutter
14/05/2020 Duration: 05min"Clutter" is physical stuff that's in the wrong place. Even a little can make your home or office look like a junk pile. This hack makes a big difference. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/a-simple-hack-to-clear-the-clutter
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How to End "Email Battleship" with Meetingbird
12/05/2020 Duration: 05minLearn how to avoid the back and forth emails and phone calls involved with trying to schedule meetings. Use the automation in Meetingbird instead. For more information, visit the post: https://www.frankbuck.org/meetingbird
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"Gmail Search Chips": Find it Faster
05/05/2020 Duration: 05minGmail is rolling out a feature that makes search easier. Its search has always been powerful, but you had to dig a little. Those days are no more. Come over to the blog post for more details and a video demonstrating this concept: https://www.frankbuck.org/gmail-search-chips
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How to Compose Gmail With One Click
28/04/2020 Duration: 04minOpening Gmail to compose a message can lead to spending unwanted time on the messages which await. Learn how to create a new message with one click even though you're not in Gmail. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/compose-gmail-with-one-click Here is the link you will need to be able to set up one-click Gmail creation as discussed in the podcast: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&source=mailto&to=
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How to Avoid "Groundhog Day Syndrome"
21/04/2020 Duration: 04minDuring the COVID-19 era, do you feel like you're stuck in the movie "Groundhog Day?" Here's how to give you days purpose during this time. For more information, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/groundhog-day-syndrome
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Are You Ready?: Time Management When the Country Opens Again
14/04/2020 Duration: 03minAs we look at our time management while quarantined, here's how to be "ready" when the country reopens. Here are the 3 things you can do now. Come over to the blog post to read the text and watch the video: https://www.frankbuck.org/time-management-ready
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Are You Better?: Time Management During "Shelter in Place"
07/04/2020 Duration: 04minHow is your time management during "shelter in place"? If projects are still stuck, it's not too late to use your newly-found time. For a video demonstrating another way I have gotten "better" during this time, visit the blog post. Are you subscribed to my YouTube channel? If not, come over and do that. Hit the bell so you will know when new content is available.
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How to Create Video with Zoom and Edit with Shotcut
24/03/2020 Duration: 05minIn a time when a virus is keeping us apart, we find our own ways to stay connected. Learn how Zoom can be your go-to platform for meetings and videos. Learn how to edit your video easily and for free. Also check out the two videos in the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/zoom-shotcut Have you checked out my YouTube channel? It's a place where I can demonstrate things technology concepts for you. Come over to YouTube.com/drfrankbuck. If you're not on my email list, I invite you to join. On my website, FrankBuck.org, you'll see a large blue banner where you can do that. You'll get the first chapter of my book and learn how to get your desk clean. You'll also get my free ebook on how to set up and use Remember the Milk so that everything you have to do is in one place. Thanks for stopping by. This has been Frank Buck, helping you get organized...and make it look easy.
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And Now You Have the Time
17/03/2020 Duration: 04minDuring tough times, how do you manage your day? In this post, we look at time management during a quarantine. What do you do when everything is shut down? Mentioned during the podcast: What You Need to Know AboutGoogle Photos Talk of Alabama How to Clean Off Your Desk What to Do When Your FIles are a Total Mess How to Win the Email Battle What's Not Working? Time is My Friend
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The Surprising Thing Causing You to Misplace Important Email
10/03/2020 Duration: 05minYou know you saved that important Gmail message. Now, you can't find it. Here's something you probably didn't think about. Your email search just got better! Be sure to visit the blog post. There, you will find a video demonstrating the concepts from this episode: https://www.frankbuck.org/solving-missing-email
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How to Get Students to Be Organized
03/03/2020 Duration: 05minHow do you get students to be organized? This episode explores the problem, what doesn't work, and the magic that works for a lifetime. Be sure to visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/get-students-organized
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How to Solve Your PDF Headaches
25/02/2020 Duration: 04minIf you get of a PDF as being inflexible, this post will change your mind. Solve your PDF problems. A free site called "PDF Candy" gives you the tools. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/solve-pdf-problems
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Why You Should Buy Your Christmas Presents Now
20/02/2020 Duration: 03minRemember the crowds at the mall last year? Do you really want to stand in those lines again this year? Here's a better way. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/why-you-should-start-buying-your-christmas-presents-now
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How to Multitask the Right Way
18/02/2020 Duration: 05minMultitasking is generally seen as a negative practice. But there are times when its a huge productivity boost. Learn how to do it right. Come ove to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/multitask-right-way
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How To Create A Robust Content Calendar
11/02/2020 Duration: 04minMany people have a content creation calendar, but the one you'll see here does more than any I've seen. See exactly what I do so you can create your own. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/create-content-calendar
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How to Fix Facebook Decapitation
04/02/2020 Duration: 05minHow many Facebook cover photos do you see where the heads have been chopped off? The fix is easy once you know how to do it. We'll use Canva to show you how. Come over to the blog post for more: https://www.frankbuck.org/facebook-decapitation
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What You Need to Know About Setting Email Expectations
28/01/2020 Duration: 07minWhen someone emails, especially when you have already sent information that answers their questions, how do you handle it? https://www.frankbuck.org/email-expectations/ Have you subscribed to the YouTube channel? Come check it out: https://YouTube.com/drfrankbuck
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7 More of the Most Practical Uses for Evernote
23/01/2020 Duration: 05minWhat can you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 more practical suggestions to get you started. Jump in and see why this tool is a must-have. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: https://www.frankbuck.org/7-more-of-the-most-practical-uses-for-evernote
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Tomorrow Starts Today: How to Make Productivity Easy
21/01/2020 Duration: 10minPlanning your day in the morning puts you behind. Here are the steps to planning your day in the evening and getting a head start on tomorrow. Come over to the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/tomorrow-starts-today/ Have you subscribed to the YouTube channel? Come check it out: https://YouTube.com/drfrankbuck