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Apr 19, 2010 • 5min

129 GID How to Use Your Computer in Presentations

When you use technology tools in presentations, they almost always screw up. It's not intentional, but it always happens. You can reduce the changes of a screwup and learn how to give a flawless presentation by considering in advance what technology you'll use, what possible distractions your technology can introduce, and prepare in a way that takes that all into account. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Apr 12, 2010 • 5min

128 GID Founding a Project or a Company

When you propose an innovation within your company, start your own company as an entrepreneur, or decide to pursue an idea on your own, you must gather people around you to help build a movement. The say every good idea needs a champion, here, we explore how to be that champion, based on the experiences of musician Jamie Kent, who builds organizations wherever he goes. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Apr 5, 2010 • 6min

127 GID Build Your Reputation by Connecting to Who You Are

It's not enough just to be good at what you do. Who you are and how you show up is as important as (or more important than!) what you can do. Build your personal brand at work by building on your knowledge, style, and appearance. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Mar 29, 2010 • 5min

126 GID How to Scope Your Workload

A huge source of work backlog is that we take on far more than we can handle, because we have overly-optimistic ideas of what we can get done in a single day. We scope a project and scope our day with great ambition. Too much ambition. Learn to be an average achiever-consistently-and you may end up getting far more done than you think possible. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Mar 15, 2010 • 5min

125 GID Organize Receipts for Online and Offline Purchases

There are many reasons to keep and file receipts for purchases. This episode will help you figure out how to file and track your online and offline purchases, warranties, and manuals. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Mar 8, 2010 • 5min

124 GID Get Rid of Clutter Fast

Clean your office or your home by making multiple passes with a laundry basket or box you can use as a moving, temporary holding area while cleaning. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Mar 1, 2010 • 6min

123 GID Managing multiple phones and PDAs

Learn how to configure work and home smartphones. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Feb 22, 2010 • 6min

122 GID CC or not CC: That is the Question

When Should You Use CC and BCC? Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Feb 15, 2010 • 5min

121 GID Recording Your Work Accomplishments

How to Easily Record Your Work Accomplishments. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!
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Feb 8, 2010 • 5min

120 GID Following Up After a Conference

How to follow up when you return from a conference with 20 business cards. Questions go to getitdone@quickanddirtytips.com or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes!

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