Tool time: The Eisenhower matrix
Not all tools need be electronic. The Eisenhower matrix is a tool that helps you think about how to discriminate between urgent and important tasks. Some tasks are
Reading: The Art of Explanation
Continuing on the theme of improving how you present your work, this month's
Reading: Presentation Zen
Giving presentations is a big part of being a scientist. Even in industry. Anyone can give a talk. Not everyone can give a really effective talk. Taking all your fantastic
Reading: Work Simply
This month's book is "Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style" by Carson Tate
Tool time: Electronic note taking
This month I want to talk about electronic notebook software.* These apps have become extremely powerful and are something you definitely should consider having in your
Reading: Turn this ship around!
This months reading takes a decidedly nautical turn. L. David Marquet's "Turn this ship around!"
Tool time: Todo lists and reminders
This is episode two of tool time. As promised, this one is about todo lists. And the related tool, reminders. As with all these things, it doesn’t matter whether you use
Reading: The No A$$hole Rule
Next up on my recommended reading list is Robert I. Sutton's “The No Asshole Rule.”
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