Frank Buck Consulting

Is there a school principal on your gift list? Here are gift ideas that range from store-bought to homemade. But there's also a no-no. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/gifts-for-principal/

Halloween is the one day of the year we have fun with "scary things." What if your desk was a scary thing all year long? Here's the secret to a clean desk. For more information, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/what-scares-you-desk/

Are you leaving other people in limbo because you don't respond to emails? This one is an easy fix. Hit "reply." For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/hit-reply/

In a world that moves quickly, are you willing to risk important information falling through the cracks? Use an Evernote filtered notes widget to seal cracks. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-filtered-notes-widget/

Want to tackle an important new project? In this episode, learn why the oasis of October may just be the best time to get started. Foor more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/oasis-of-october

When your system works...and then it doesn't, what's the problem? What's the answer? That's what we're talking about today. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/new-responsibilities/

Want to make your task list your friend? Here's how to organize tasks so your list flows and the most important tasks get done. For more information and video demonstrations, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/organize-tasks/

Don't spoil your vacation worrying about returning from vacation. Use these principles to come back in control and with peace of mind. For more information, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/returning-from-vacation/

How would you like a family calendar that actually works? Get rid of the refrigerator calendar and let shared Google Calendars do the job. For more information, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/family-calendar/

Use voice input to create a journal in Evernote. Use your voice to text yourself. The automation you learn in this post does the rest. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/journal-with-voice/

Elle Dmytryszyn and I discuss imaginative ways to use Google Forms, mail merge, and other technology to add a personal touch. For more information and for links to the information we discussed, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/elle-dmytryszyn/

Google Chrome has added three new features. Make image search easier. Display PDFs better. Pick up a browsing session where you left off. Learn more and watch the video here: https://frankbuck.org/3-chrome-features/

Tasks and little bits of information come our way all day long. Here's how to trap information quickly and later put it where it needs to go. For much more information and the video demonstrating the concepts we talk about here, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/trap-information/

America's Leading Reading Ambassador, Dr. Danny Brassell gives practical strategies to improve reading skills and increase joy in reading. For more information and for all the links mentioned in this episode, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/danny-brassell/

Look forward to your return to work after your vacation and not have to face the flood of email. These 3 steps show you how. For more, visit the blog post>> https://frankbuck.org/flood-of-email/

How do you keep up with things like nice handwritten notes from friends? Trap those memories in Evernote by devoting a note to each person. For more and for the video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-memories/

A kitchen renovation is a big project. Evernote made it easier. This Evernote use case scenario shows the beginning to end process. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-kitchen-renovation/

Time management for students is a critical life skill. Leslie Josel shares her expertise with all students and especially those with ADHD. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/leslie-josel/

The new Evernote tasks feature works well. But what if you have a task manager you already like? Here are my suggestions and a workflow. For more and to see the video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-tasks/

There's an old adage about how to start your day: "Eat that frog." What if we could take the unpleasant and make it more attractive? For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/frog-legs/