Author: Carl Natale
How to Use LinkedIn to Find a New Job
So you’re looking for a new job? Good for you. Before you make an appointment with a headhunter or waste too much time searching online job boards, check out LinkedIn. Really. It’s more than just another social network. It’s a powerful job-search tool. They have a pretty good section onRead More
How to Be More Productive During Air Travel
I used to love flying. It was an exciting adventure. Now security-induced lines and weather delays have turned air travel into a nightmare. But still anytime someone else does the driving, I’m basically happy. It gives me a chance to read or do some work. With a little bit ofRead More
How Digital Devices Detour You from Thinking Clearly
My new smart phone is one of my coolest productivity tools. While I’m anywhere, I can talk on the phone and check my e-mail. Or read a blog. Or play a game. It takes multitasking to a whole new level. This has to make me super productive. Or not.
3 Keys to Handling Criticism
Handling criticism – especially the constructive kind – is not the easiest thing to do. Yet we face it each day, whether in small doses or in large chunks. It pays to be adept at knowing what to do when someone criticizes you or your work — not how you handle can have a positive (or negative)Read More
Smart Goal Setting: The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals
I once worked for a boss who wanted us to assign a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG) to every project and proposal. When we created a site for small business owners, it was supposed to be “The top visited site for small business owners looking for solutions to their problems.”Read More
3 Quick Ways to Tune up Your Workspace
You know you’re supposed to declutter your desk and workspace. It’s going to boost your productivity. While you’re at it, here are three ideas to tune up your productivity: Clean your keyboard You shouldn’t be eating or drinking at your computer. But who has time for lunch? Here are 10Read More
Will Gmail Priority Inbox Change How You Manage Email?
Gmail is rolling out Priority Inbox as a way to help manage email. It remembers which emails you tend to open and sorts new emails accordingly. Some regular Gmail users should have received the invitation to start using the new tool, while those who use Google Apps can get access toRead More
How to Use Mind Maps for Managing Ideas
I’ve recently started using mind mapping software for managing ideas. Mind maps are graphical representations of outlines. The advantage over a traditional outline is that you can connect related topics. It’s also easier for some visually oriented people to review. Like I said, I use it plan ideas. I startRead More