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For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-more/0:00 Intro1:09 Receipts2:03 Ordering information2:46 Writing a book3:10 Articles to read later3:25 Meeting notes4:15 Auto records5:14 Planning a project

What could you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 practical uses for Evernote. Pick one and get started. Add more one at a time. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-uses/0:00 Intro1:43 Recipes2:33 Random pieces of information3:12 Gift Ideas4:00 Medical information4:26 Pet information5:34 Trip Information5:58 Owner's manuals

John Wooden told his teams, "Be quick, but don't hurry." Does it seem like a riddle? Far from it.Discover the secret speed and productivity...without mistakes and without stress. This post goes live in the middle of "March Madness 2026."

Thanks to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and to host Todd Nesloney for having me as a guest on their podcast, TEPSA Talk. Their show notes read "Discover how to transform chaos into clarity with Dr. Frank Buck, a time management expert, in this episode. Learn simple, effective strategies to reduce overwhelm and boost productivity in your school life. Dr. Buck shares his journey from band director to school leader, emphasizing the power of writing things down, clear instructions, and meticulous organization.Uncover actionable tactics like digitizing lists, engaging your team through modeling, and batching activities to avoid burnout. Perfect for educators at any level, this episode offers a blueprint to regain control and create a culture of clarity.Tune in to make organization your superpower and start rewriting your success story today."What you hear in this space is slightly edited. You can hear the original here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S62KIQJ2xePon

Everyone complains about being too busy. Then they go grocery shopping Saturday morning, eat lunch at noon, and schedule meetings on the hour.The price you pay for everything isn't just money. It's time. And most people overpay because they refuse to be contrarians.After years as a public school administrator, I noticed something: The productive people didn't work harder. They worked differently. They zigged when everyone else zagged.Here are 15 contrarian strategies to reclaim your schedule.For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/contrarian/

If you don't return phone calls...If your email is overflowing with messages to which you have not responded...If people are always waiting on you...You're not a leader. You're a bottleneck.Most leaders think they have a time management problem. They don't. They have a decision management problem.Every day you don't decide is another day your team can't move forward. Another day projects stall. Another day you're working until 9pm because everything has to go through you.Here's a 4-step framework to break free.For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/bottleneck/

I accidentally made a podcast using NotebookLM, and I never planned a second of it. In this episode, I share the story of how I was building Practical AI for School Leaders, uploaded mycourse script to NotebookLM to create a self-assessment, and then discovered what the 'Audio Overview' button could do. What you'll hear in this video:How I planned and scripted the entire Practical AI forSchool Leaders course before filmingHow NotebookLM built a complete self-assessment from the course scriptWhat happened when I clicked 'Audio Overview' (and why it surprised me)Excerpts from the AI-generated podcast episode Last week's episode (watch this first): https://frankbuck.org/practical-ai/ Register for Practical AI forSchool Leaders:Alabama school leaders: PowerSchool Professional Learning (search the course title)Everyone: FrankBuck.org/plu$97 Starts March 1

Printing kills your speed. Keyboarding kills your focus. Here's why cursive still wins.The top 1% doesn't argue about tools. They choose what finishes faster.For more, visit the blog post:https://FrankBuck.org/cursive/

Why 60% of Professionals Abandon Their Goals by February (And How to Be in the 40% Who Don't)After two decades studying time management and productivity, I've noticed something: The people who achieve their professional goals don't have more willpower than those who don't.They have better systems.https://frankbuck.org/failed-resolutions

Master voice typing with Windows + H. Dictate emails, documents, and AI prompts hands-free. No downloads or subscriptions needed.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/windows-h/

If you're a teacher and want to improve your ability to work with parents, this episode is for you. My guest is Dr. Barbara Blackburn Hale! She's been a teacher, a popular college professor, and the author of 40 books. Her specialty is rigor in education. She's been named to Global Gurus Top 30 in the education category for around 10 years. Today, she's literally giving you the A to Z when it comes to working with parents. Stick around to the end for how you can get several free resources.For more, visit the blog post: frankbuck.org/barbara-blackburn 00:00 Intro01:10 40 books. How do you do it?02:10 How Frank & Barbara met05:00 New "A to Z" materials06:45 A to Z examples08:05 It took 17 phone calls11:30 You can skip around16:05 Where to get the resources

What are the two areas where we all want more?: Time and money. I can help you with the first. My guest, Skyler Fleming, can help you with the second. Below are the topics we cover. You'll also hear about Skyler's new podcast, one geared towards young adults.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/skyler-fleming/Chapters0:00 Intro2:10 Biggest money mistakes5:10 Help with the tax burden9:00 Health Savings Account13:00 Investing15:30 Index Funds18:40 Automation22:40 Budgeting apps

Most busy people have too much paper and carry too much in their heads. "The Inspired Office" gives you systems to simplify both your physical space and digital life, leaving more room to breathe.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/kacy-paideIn this interview with Kacy Paide, here's what you'll hear:0:00 Intro2:05 Clarity6:00 What needs to be visible? What needs to be hidden?7:30 How to sustain the new practices9:05 The importance of getting caught up12:20 The Mississippi school project16:15 Talking through your own process...and sometimes finding your own solutions17:25 The gift of organization18:25 The "little book"23:22 Organizational template for the principal24:45 The system is the important thing28:45 Determine the need before you buy the containers34:45 Your first step on the road to organization39:45 The Pomodoro Technique41:15 "The Inspired Office." Next steps

Here are the 10 videos from 2025 that got the most views.For links to each video, please visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/top-10-2025/ Chapters0:00 Intro0:30 The serendipity that happens when your notes are organized1:05 8 Gift Ideas for the Principal (and 1 no-no)1:35 Welcome to New Visitors!2:00 Link to a Specific Spot on a Page | It's Easy to Do2:20 How to Turn Handwriting into Text with Google Lens3:05 Memory Like an Elephant: How to Take Notes About the People in Your Life3:40 How to Export from Google Sheets to Google Calendar4:05 College Students How to Take Great Notes4:20 How I Convert Handwriting to Editable Text With ChatGPT4:45 How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day5:15 Going forward...

Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best part: you can access these satellites even with a free account.To see a demonstration, please come over to the video: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-satellites/Here are the topics:0:00 Intro1:12 How to get to the satellites1:35 Word counter2:40 Transcribe files to text4:05 Edit PDFs and images5:45 Convert files6:40 Rewrite text with AI7:45 Convert text to audio8:40 Take and draft notes8:55 Create a diagram with AI9:45 Detect AI-generated content11:34 Citation generator13:20 Requirement to be able to use the satellites

Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/0:00 Intro0:45 Explanation of Tickler File2:03 Why it works3:40 "Thank-you" notes and the Tickler File5:04 Start with your own letter5:30 The day I learned about the Tickler File

If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start.Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the co-author of Podcasting for Small Business. The book releases today.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/podcasting-for-small-business/Chapters00:00 Introduction01:20 The inspiration for the book. 02:45 Special features of this book 03:55 Beth and Monique and their story04:45 The checklists06:30 How this is worth your time13:20 Equipment needs16:40 How we're recording this episode18:05 What's "Step 1"?22:10 How do you promote and grow the podcast?28:15 How do you keep the podcast from dying?