Randy Dean's Timely Tips

2012-02-10T14:42:00.001-05:00

Announcing a great webinar program I'm leading 3/14 on Taming the E-mail Beast: several great bonuses for registrants too! http://ping.fm/VWzSd

2011-12-21T14:20:00.001-05:00

Just posted my last Timely Tips of '12 -- access to ALL back issues plus info on Evernote and link to free webinar podcast: http://ping.fm/J2OsT

2011-11-03T22:52:00.001-04:00

Posted my new Timely Tips last week -- features a website discussing e-mail etiquette & new feature: app of the month: http://ping.fm/HCMn1

2011-10-03T10:22:00.001-04:00

Posted my new Timely Tips e-news last week -- handy online tip guides for popular MS software programs: http://ping.fm/XIh4z

2011-09-07T22:08:00.001-04:00

Posted my August Timely Tips last wk -- Top 10 Technical E-mail Tips for Outlook Users (plus a link to 2nd e-mail top 10 list): http://ping.fm/2MHz3

2011-07-20T10:38:00.001-04:00

Posted my new July Timely Tips late last week -- Part 2 of my special "Ending Paper/Office Clutter" dual issue -- enjoy! http://ping.fm/UjiQ8

2011-07-01T08:18:00.001-04:00

Posted my June Timely Tips last night -- tips for "Independence Day" from paper desk clutter (Part 1) -- read it here: http://ping.fm/Gx5e6

2011-05-31T14:43:00.001-04:00

New Timely Tips E-news out today, featuring a tip to help you get rid of paper clutter using your Kindle or iPad: http://ping.fm/rBZGU

2011-05-23T10:54:00.001-04:00

10:34 a.m. on a MONDAY and I'm at e-mail ZERO --process is pretty simple -- my book can show you how: http://ping.fm/1pMfa

2011-04-28T09:55:00.001-04:00

About to present my "Finding an Extra Hour Every Day" session for the Houston Mgt. Accountants -- Houston, we have lift off!

2011-04-20T12:34:00.001-04:00

New April Timely Tips is out -- recommend you read if you use an IPhone and/or Droid with Outlook: http://ping.fm/NWth9

2011-03-28T12:26:00.001-04:00

At Carol Grainger's Speaker Showcase here in Lansing -- she will be posting speaker videos soon:
http://ping.fm/d3BNA

2011-03-04T11:47:00.001-05:00

Posted my new Timely Tips E-news -- cool add-on app for MS Outlook and opportunity to see 10 speakers in one morning: http://ping.fm/HYhKn

2011-02-04T12:03:00.001-05:00

Just posted new Timely Tips with a great new Keystroke Combo timesaver, plus info on upcoming courses and a Google Docs tip:
http://ping.fm/ESYHP

2011-01-26T10:28:00.001-05:00

Just sent out my January 2011 Timely Tips -- my Best Tips from 2010 (including podcasts!) Check it out at http://ping.fm/CZkTr

2011-01-09T12:21:00.001-05:00

I'm presenting with a live audience at ABA right now -- cool! www.buses.org

2011-01-05T16:31:00.001-05:00

Just added a video on 2 of my favorite Outlook e-mail tips to my YouTube channel (janarandydean): Enjoy! http://ping.fm/Qs0Dy

2010-12-08T10:13:00.001-05:00

New Timely Tips out today: tips for getting back to productive faster via smarter PC shutdowns/restarts (and email webinar link!) http://ping.fm/rZwJE

2010-11-21T16:57:00.001-05:00

Just posted my November Timely Tips e-news -- great driving traveler tip just in time for ThxGiving: http://ping.fm/aV1Lx

2010-10-28T11:17:00.001-04:00

I'm presenting on social media at MACPA right now! (Pretty cool.)

2010-09-30T17:16:00.001-04:00

I'm speaking at my session at ICLE in Grand Rapids right now showing this status update on http://www.ping.fm

2010-09-24T09:47:00.001-04:00

Every speaker/trainer hopes for evals like these -- my results from last month's Taming E-mail session at Affordable Mtgs ETE: http://ping.fm/AKng3

2010-09-10T12:48:00.001-04:00

New Timely Tip e-news is out today -- naming & shortcut strategy for saving time with e-folders, docs, & files: http://ping.fm/n3ybM

2010-08-11T13:52:00.001-04:00

Put out my new Timely Tips on Monday, featuring app to help prevent "situational e-mail grumpiness": http://ping.fm/Sd6z6

2010-08-08T11:24:00.001-04:00

Pretty cool -- my book Taming the E-mail Beast hit the top 10 for e-mail books on Amazon this morning 1.25 yrs. past launch! http://ping.fm/0tIdH

2010-07-21T13:33:00.001-04:00

This rocks! New add-on for Firefox allows you to put most used Google services in your browser header: Gmail, Cal, Contacts, more: http://ping.fm/RUUiW

2010-06-30T09:15:00.001-04:00

GREAT blog on email addiction - really gets to the heart of this matter. http://ping.fm/PlOzc

2010-06-30T09:10:00.001-04:00

GREAT blog on email addiction - really gets to the heart of this matter. One amazing stat: 60% of users can't go w/o email 2 hrs! http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2010/06/breaking_the_email_addiction.html

2010-06-23T14:23:00.001-04:00

USGS reports 5.5 earthquake hit in last hr. on the border of Ontario & Quebec. People from OH to NY reporting shaking: http://ping.fm/rbhuh

2010-06-22T17:31:00.001-04:00

Just noticed Taming the E-mail Beast is back in the Top 20 for Email Books this hr. on Amazon -- a full year after the launch! http://ping.fm/x3sBF

2010-06-18T15:28:00.001-04:00

Just posted new Timely Tips e-news: this month -- useful tool for those NOT using Office 10, and tip to avoid tangled headphones! http://ping.fm/dQaUl

2010-06-18T14:47:00.001-04:00

Layover in Denver -- gorgeous day here -- wish I had time to go scamper up a mountain. Looking forward to be home soon.

2010-06-17T16:52:00.001-04:00

Getting ready to present on Taming the Email Beast @ Affordable Mtgs. West Long Beach CA, then dinner with my brother-in-law! http://ping.fm/8J0bz

My May Timely Tips is available

2010-06-06T21:32:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,

I just realized my May newsletter somehow didn't get posted -- so here it is:
May Timely Tips -- Two Very Cool Apps to Consider.

In this issue, I discuss two applications you want to be aware of that may help your productivity.

Enjoy!

2010-06-03T09:36:00.001-04:00

Perfect Game TRAVESTY! Started a group on Facebook to pressure MLB to declare a perfect game -- join now: http://ping.fm/P6BWY

2010-06-01T15:55:00.001-04:00

Social media milestones: Hit 300+ friends on FB, 125+ FB fans, 1,500+ followers on Twitter, & 500+ prof. contacts on LinkedIn. More Welcome!

2010-06-01T12:37:00.001-04:00

I'm at e-mail ZERO at 12:35 on the day following a holiday. Are you? Learn how @ http://ping.fm/lW8A3

2010-05-27T22:57:00.001-04:00

Here's my program description for a new program on using Google tools for time, e-mail, calendar & project management: http://ping.fm/VYZZ7

2010-05-12T14:10:00.001-04:00

My friend Ren Carlton's book Profitpreneurship launching on Amazon. Looks like GR8 small biz book. @#3 in b-plans: let's get to #1! http://ping.fm/7Yrol

2010-05-03T11:18:00.001-04:00

Quick eco tip: Did you know that phone & other power chargers still draw power when plugged in even if not being used? Practice unplugging!

2010-04-29T15:43:00.001-04:00

"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. It's where all the fruit is." - Shirley MacLaine

2010-04-29T11:58:00.001-04:00

I'm going live in SEVEN minutes on the Life Lessons Radio Program on BlogTalkRadio -- join me! http://ping.fm/fVjfF

2010-04-28T18:23:00.001-04:00

Wow, HP just bought Palm for $1 Bil cash. Looks like it might be a 4-horse race (IPhone, BBerry, Droid, & Palm) -- a good move 4 Palm & HP!

2010-04-27T19:35:00.001-04:00

Looking for a task list on "the cloud"? This one works on Gmail, IPhone, Twitter & most other smartphones: http://ping.fm/vAMTH

2010-04-26T11:55:00.001-04:00

Just posted my April Timely Tips e-news -- handy dialpad converter for SmartPhone users, Google search & Outlook tips, & more: http://ping.fm/MBYcv

2010-04-26T10:27:00.001-04:00

Outstanding set of 10 GR8 Google Search tips forwarded to my by FB friend & Timely Tips reader Diane Mayers -- thx Diane! http://ping.fm/oxwaC

2010-04-23T11:07:00.001-04:00

Child of the 40s/50s/60s? Just read best trip down memory lane I've seen yet: Wax Lips & White Bucks -- GREAT gift idea: http://ping.fm/EhoDR

2010-04-15T09:51:00.001-04:00

2 yrs in a row that Jennifer Clark CPA @ Godfrey Wise Berg has made April 15 easy for us: http://ping.fm/csfsx

2010-03-30T15:49:00.001-04:00

I'm the expert guest blogger this week @ "The Art of Project Mgt." blog thru UCSC -- "Mng. Projects or E-mail Mng. You?": http://ping.fm/3lBiJ

2010-03-27T13:58:00.001-04:00

Don't forget Wednesday afternoon's Optimizing Your Outlook course in Southfield in conjunction with MSAE: http://ping.fm/WZGMe

2010-03-22T12:38:00.001-04:00

I'm at E-mail ZERO! Learn how LIVE this week in E. Lansing & next week in Southfield w/ my Optimizing Outlook course: http://ping.fm/WJ5He

2010-03-22T11:18:00.001-04:00

Just created a new blog post on my "4-lever" solution for dealing with Chronic Overwhelm -- welcome your comments: http://ping.fm/dOh0j

Dealing with "Chronic Overwhelm"? Simple Four Option Solution.

2010-03-22T10:32:00.008-04:00

I am often approached on the breaks in my programs by people reporting significant work/life overwhelm -- they have too much to do all the time and never a chance to get caught up. After thinking about this, and reflecting that, during much of my professional life, I too have felt this way, I decided to look from a bigger picture perspective at this reported problem. And the more I looked, the more I realized the solution is actually pretty simple (notice that I did not use the word EASY!)

We live in a world of information, project, task, and e-mail overload. Malcolm Gladwell, quite eloquently in his master work, Blink, laid out that the people that are not only surviving but thriving in this reality are those that learn to "swim with the overload", rather than swim against it. They take in the information they need that allows them to make good (if not perfect) decisions, allowing them to keep a bias for "effective action". They don't get bogged down by "too much info, too many projects/tasks, too much e-mail" -- they swim effectively with it.

Understanding this is our reality, I've thought about the problem of "chronic overwhelm", as is reported by so many of the people attending my courses. And, after boiling it down to its core, I've come to the strong belief that, when in a situation of "chronic overwhelm", you have one of four options you can use, or "levers" that you can pull. Here they are:

1. Work more. This is pretty simple. If you aren't getting enough done, then maybe you need to work more so you can get more done. You aren't giving yourself enough time to meet your basic responsibilities and/or goals. You need to dedicate more time to checking stuff off your "To Do" list. And yes, that may mean a little less time watching "Grey's Anatomy" and/or Facebooking!

2. Work smarter. This is a better option than #1, and actually works quite well in combination with #1 -- figure out where your time is best spent, and spend MORE time there. Get clear on your priorities, the key projects/tasks related to those priorities, and spend more of your dedicated task time on those key projects/priorities. This doesn't necessarily require you to "work more" -- it just requires you to be a bit more disciplined with how you are using your currently active "task" time. (And yes, this can be said for both work AND for life time choices.) Another factor in "working smarter" is simply doing things you are already doing a bit faster, smarter, better. Never miss the chance to gain additional efficiency through the opportunity of additional training -- if you can find a way to get "free time" by doing something you've already been doing in a more efficient way, that opens up more time for getting to the most important stuff on your work AND life project and task lists. (This is why I've built a career at helping people be more efficient and prioritized with their technology, e-mail, Outlook, BlackBerry's, and office organization -- I want to give them a bit more time to get this stuff under control and lead a higher quality life!)

3. Do less. This one certainly isn't rocket science. If you have too much on your plate, push some of the stuff you aren't as motivated on off to the side (that can be in work AND/OR life!) Then, focus on the main courses that you either really enjoy, or that get you closer to your personal and professional goals, dreams, aspirations. I sort of see this one as akin to the work of Dave Ramsey, Mr. "Live Your Wage" -- he's always talking about living within your income, rather than using debt to dig an even deeper hole due to conspicuous spending and consumption. I could see the same thing said for thinking about your time -- you only have 164 hours per week, you need some sleep, and you can't be "productive" 100% of the time. If you have personal and professional projects/goals/tasks that require 125+ hours per week to simply keep up, I think I know why you are living in a state of "chronic overwhelm". You need to downsize your projects/goals/tasks to a more reasonable level, unless of course you can better take advantage of #4.

4. Get help. No, I'm not talking about professional psychological help here (although a few of you that have been living for years in a state of chronic overwhelm due to consistently "overfilling your plate" may actually benefit from this!) What I'm instead referring to is the fact that maybe -- just maybe -- you don't have to do it all on your own. In Timothy Ferriss's controversial and breakthrough recent book, The Four Hour Work Week, he posits that we are being absolutely asinine both personally and professionally by trying to do WAY too much of it by ourselves. He argues that delegating low-level tasks extensively is the way to sanity, freedom, and personal joy. From a work perspective, are you delegating as effectively as you possibly could be? Have you provided the necessary training and tools to those supporting you so you can be confident in that delegation? Do you have the time as a "manager" to effectively
"manage" that delegation? Or are you in the never-ending rut that you can't delegate because you are so busy that you have to keep it all moving yourself thus never having the time to think about effectively delegating (and thus keeping you in an endless spiral of chronic overwhelm, stress, and (long-term) potential burnout?) Re-read this last sentence -- I would argue that consistently being in this state may argue you are living either in denial or possibly in a state of low-level insanity! It will not "get better sometime in the future" -- if you don't get out in front of this, you might be doomed to a life of "overwhelm misery".

Also never forget the option of outsourcing -- if your staff/team is completely full (and working on the right stuff!), maybe there are times when you could outsource some of these activities? Also, look at your personal life -- are you cleaning the house, changing the oil, doing the laundry, mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, painting the shutters, installing the lamp (and on and on and on). If you love those things, I'm not saying stop doing them, but if you've got some extra coin in your bank account, couldn't you outsource many if not all of those tasks to buy yourself more time and quality of life? Now, I see Dave Ramsey's work and Timothy Ferriss's work in a bit of competition -- if you are way in debt from a monetary perspective, you might need to fix this before giving Timothy Ferriss's strategies a full and good try. Of course, that leads back to levers #1, 2, and 3 in this blog post -- working more, working smarter, and doing less.

Really, when you boil it down, it all comes back to "living within your means" -- from both a money AND a time perspective, as well as more effectively managing your assets (technology, staff, outside help options) to both meet your professional aspirations and also live the kind of life you really desire. Or, just stay in your "chronic overwhelm" prison, as you have for years already -- it is your choice! This stuff really is "simple", but not necessarily "easy" -- it requires discipline, personal vision, and the ability to sometimes say "no", including to yourself. But it certainly seems better than the other option: a constantly overwhelming yet unfulfilling work/life existence.

"So often times it happens, that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the keys." -- The Eagles: Already Gone

Welcome your comments.

2010-03-18T15:08:00.001-04:00

6 days from now: E. Lansing -- Here's the announcement MSAE just sent on my final two Optimizing Your Outlook programs: http://ping.fm/uVB64

2010-03-17T10:01:00.001-04:00

Just posted a fun little blog post about how Outlook, GPS, & BlackBerry made my client trip yesterday both seamless & paperless! http://ping.fm/ltPkH

Gotta Love Technology

2010-03-17T09:42:00.004-04:00

Hi Friends,

Just had to share this pretty fun little story of how new technologies were extremely helpful and very "green" for my client session at U. Michigan yesterday. I was doing a half-day Optimizing Your Outlook session at the U.M. College of Pharmacy -- this was an event that was rescheduled from early February, when we were snowed out by the big snowstorm.

Just prior to the event in February, my client contact sent to me very detailed driving AND walking instructions on how to get to the College of Pharmacy, as well as the specific training room in the College of Pharmacy. At the time, I simply took the information that she had sent me by e-mail, and did a "drag and drop" from the e-mail into a new calendar event for the original date of the session. That brought all of that directional information into the "notes" field in the calendar event, right from the original client e-mail.

Of course, then the snowstorm hit! So, we found a new date (yesterday), and I just changed the date in my calendar (which also carried over all of that directional information.) First thing yesterday morning, as I was getting ready to leave my home office, I did a "drag and drop" again -- this time, from my Outlook Calendar over to the "Mail" icon -- this auto-created a new e-mail with the details on the event, including all of the directions. I then sent that e-mail to myself -- thus getting that e-mail ON MY BLACKBERRY. This was great, because then I simply pulled up that e-mail on my BlackBerry, and had it for reference as I had to drive down to U. Michigan. I plugged in the address for the parking ramp in downtown Ann Arbor in my GPS, and I was off.

I got to the parking ramp exactly as directed by both my BlackBerry and my GPS, and then I opened up that e-mail again, to follow the walking directions my client shared with me on how to get to the College of Pharmacy from the A2 parking ramp on Forest & Willard a few blocks away. I was literally walking down the street with my BlackBerry out in front of me in my hand, reading the walking directions to my location -- not only to the building, but onto the elevator, down into the basement, through the double doors, and down to the end of the hall to the room! Then, I got there and the room was still locked, but my client had given me the number to call the onsite media assistant if the room was still locked (in that original e-mail!), and my BlackBerry highlighted that number in the text -- I just double-clicked that highlighted phone number, called the onsite assistant, he was down in 30 seconds to the room, and slicker than slick, I was in the room getting set up for the presentation.

Note that everything in this process was paperless, and took great advantage of onboard functions in the Outlook e-mail tool and calendar, as well as my GPS unit and my BlackBerry. I just love this stuff!!! And it shows how easy you can apply these tools with just a bit of forethought!

Don't forget my two remaining public Optimizing Your Outlook workshops yet this month -- one in East Lansing on 3/24 and the other in Southfield on 3/31, in conjunction with MSAE -- here's the information/registration link:

http://www.msae.org/Events/RandyDeanSeminars/tabid/3914/Default.aspx

2010-03-14T14:31:00.001-04:00

Working on Social Media Starter Kit presentation for Michigan Ass'n of CPAs right now -- registration info: http://ping.fm/0wcxr

2010-03-13T12:28:00.001-05:00

I've been harping for 5 years about how checking e-mail too often is really bad for you -- more proof here: http://ping.fm/7BpfY

2010-03-12T14:12:00.001-05:00

And another Optimizing Outlook Time Mgt. for Outlook Users workshop 3/31 in Southfield MI: http://ping.fm/oLFPo

2010-03-12T14:08:00.001-05:00

I'm leading Optimizing Outlook Time Mgt. for Busy Outlook Users course w/ MSAE in East Lansing 3/24: http://ping.fm/6AmlR

2010-03-11T09:32:00.001-05:00

3/30: I'm one of two experts leading "Social Media Starter Kit" webinar for Mich Assn of CPAs -- Facebook, Linked In, More: http://ping.fm/8cGuI

2010-03-10T09:37:00.001-05:00

Article on Top 100+ Free Apps for your computer -- from MSNBC: http://ping.fm/q7AaS

2010-03-09T17:03:00.001-05:00

Just sent out a Timely Tips "supplement" with links to 2 bonus podcasts -- one on managing meetings & the other on e-mail: http://ping.fm/qpIhj

2010-03-09T11:13:00.001-05:00

Great new book out today on mastering time, work, life, e-mail and Outlook too. I'm a selected prize partner for the launch: http://ping.fm/2jq4b

2010-03-08T11:15:00.001-05:00

Here's the blog post Tom Cox wrote after I appeared on his Tom on Leadership radio show Friday: http://ping.fm/sh1Gu

2010-03-08T11:06:00.001-05:00

Handy little Outlook video tutorial shows one of my favorite email time savers -- works equally well in Outlook '07: http://ping.fm/D5QpH

2010-03-06T17:03:00.001-05:00

Cool Outlook Tip: when editing, single click to place cursor, double click to select current word, triple click to select current paragraph.

2010-03-05T09:12:00.001-05:00

In 45 min., I'll be on Tom on Leadership blogtalkradio program - 30 min of great e-mail mgt. tips: http://ping.fm/QDGsB

2010-03-03T13:39:00.001-05:00

Fun Taming Email & Office Clutter session @ MSAE today. Luv it when people AHA! in class. Today was my email signature tip: http://ping.fm/FvNlI

2010-03-02T12:36:00.001-05:00

The free replay of last week's Managing/Leading Great Staff/Team Meetings webinar is now available for viewing: http://ping.fm/erSB2

2010-03-01T12:48:00.001-05:00

Just sent out my March e-news, with a GREAT Outlook tip and very funny cartoon -- check it out here: http://ping.fm/sTN8f

2010-02-24T10:18:00.001-05:00

Here's a handy website for any of you frequent travelers - get airline contact info from anywhere for anywhere: http://ping.fm/DNLFb

2010-02-24T08:20:00.001-05:00

1 Wk from Today! 1st of 4 Wed programs on E-mail/Outlook Mgt w/ MSAE. Mention this tweet, get free e-book w/ registration: http://ping.fm/3h2xl

2010-02-18T14:40:00.001-05:00

Just did my practice run for nxt Thursday's free webinar on Managing/Leading GR8 Staff/Team Meetings: http://ping.fm/OrZIM

2010-02-17T11:40:00.001-05:00

Just got booked on the "Tom on Leadership" radio program on Friday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. EST: http://ping.fm/rsjpB

2010-02-16T18:17:00.001-05:00

Wow, Google really making a charge on Outlook. Now a task list in calendar tool: still a bit clunky but getting close to viable alternative

2010-02-16T15:46:00.001-05:00

Working on marketing & promoting my e-mail/Outlook courses in conjunction with MSAE next month -- my 2 favorite courses: http://ping.fm/d2Ekh

2010-02-14T22:46:00.001-05:00

Pretty cool -- just realized my FB Fan Page for Taming the E-mail Beast hit 100 fans. Would love to have you be fan #101: http://ping.fm/b59FC

2010-02-14T11:37:00.001-05:00

Happy to use Godfrey Wise Berg Ass'c. for my biz/personal tax work for the 2nd year in a row: http://www.gwbcpas.com -- tell him I sent you.

2010-02-10T16:06:00.001-05:00

Just added new "E-mail Sanity/Productivity" listmania to Amazon -- these four books will get your e-mail rocking! http://ping.fm/8BUkq

2010-02-09T17:22:00.001-05:00

Sent out my Feb Timely Tips today -- includes great e-mail tip, 10 Tips PDF link, & info on upcoming courses: http://ping.fm/rJB2h

2010-02-09T11:17:00.001-05:00

Just posted my 10 favorite email productivity tips in a handy PDF -- feel free to share! http://ping.fm/aDCCc

2010-02-08T15:25:00.001-05:00

It's Monday. My email is @ ZERO. Task list is refined. Ready 4 a GRT week. Learn how: http://ping.fm/sL4YD or http://ping.fm/TAVwZ

2010-02-08T09:35:00.001-05:00

I'm leading free webinar for Copper Conferencing on Managing Better Team Meetings Feb 25 -- info/registration here: http://ping.fm/gaCJU

2010-02-07T22:17:00.001-05:00

The story behind the Letterman-Oprah-Leno ad, which gets my vote for best ad of this year's Super Bowl: http://ping.fm/RC0Vb

2010-02-06T16:18:00.001-05:00

Added updates to my website today, including info on upcoming courses and easier access to my Timely Tips e-news/blog: http://ping.fm/9G9Kw

2010-02-04T10:32:00.001-05:00

4 gr8 courses, 2 gr8 cities - Taming E-mail/Optimizing Your Outlook: Lansing & Detroit March 2010: http://ping.fm/ionrf

2010-02-01T19:06:00.001-05:00

RT: @MiniJ @Natalie_Joy Wish I could've seen @TimelyMan today. Is there a synopsis to look at? I need e-mail help! Try: http://ping.fm/z7WcF

2010-02-01T18:46:00.001-05:00

This may be one of the most brilliant/clever 1 minute 44 seconds I have ever seen -- let's hope "reverse" wins! http://ping.fm/bzPqs

2010-01-26T23:01:00.001-05:00

My wife just shared this amazing article/study about locations with abnormally long lifespan - pretty easy formula to emulate! http://ping.fm/GDJm2

2010-01-26T12:14:00.001-05:00

Email @ zero, task list under control, good projects/client work coming up. I love the system I use because it actually works! http://ping.fm/B0x1v

2010-01-26T11:01:00.001-05:00

The video team that helped with my Taming E-mail demo video has just launched a new web site - VERY NICE (nice tunes too): http://ping.fm/mOyDm

2010-01-25T16:47:00.001-05:00

Awesome client work coming this week: 6 Taming E-mail/Outlook sessions next 7 days! Don't forget March programs w/MSAE: http://www.msae.org

2010-01-24T13:09:00.001-05:00

Pretty cool social media study/stats shared by my friend and biz associate Todd Jungling in his blog: http://ping.fm/7LikA

2010-01-22T12:31:00.001-05:00

Liking Delta Airlines for rolling over my FF miles from last yr -- should renew Medallion status for 2011 in 2 flights. http://www.delta.com

2010-01-22T11:53:00.001-05:00

Lansing & Detroit: Get Your E-mail, Outlook, & Office Clutter Tamed! Sessions this March -- more info here: http://ping.fm/FPEnb

2010-01-20T13:14:00.001-05:00

Just did a couple updates to my main web page: http://ping.fm/Shz9T -- amazing how fast things can get outdated!

2010-01-19T23:21:00.001-05:00

Cool little BlackBerry tip I just found out -- to easily type a capital letter, just hold the letter you want to cap for a two-count.

2010-01-19T17:23:00.001-05:00

Huge program attendance at my American Bus Association conference sessions last two days - Taming Email, Optimizing Outlook, Managing Mtgs.

2010-01-15T19:15:00.001-05:00

JUST POSTED: I'm leading 1/2 day Taming Email & Optimizing Outlook courses in Lansing & Detroit in March in conjunction with MSAE: http://ping.fm/UAKBI