“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” Vladimir Lenin It definitely feels like this has been a week with decades worth of change. If you’re interested, the BBC’s Ukraine Cast is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in Ukraine. Also, NPR has assembled a collection ofContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best Of Learning, Design & Technology | March 3, 2022”
Category Archives: TechTips
L&D Toolbox for February 2021
It is time once again for my newish monthly roundup of the apps, tool and tips that I’ve uncovered over the course of the past month to help you #WorkSmarter and more efficiently. These come from my daily “L&D Toolbox” newsletter which you can find and subscribe to here for free. Sign up for thatContinueContinue reading “L&D Toolbox for February 2021”
No Coding Required: Now Anyone Can Build a Custom Mobile App
Surf the wave of ‘no code’ apps I recently found a super slick mobile app creation tool called Glide. It works by presenting data from a Google Sheet in a nicely polished, easy to use app for your smartphone. In the past, I’ve tried a few others that work similarly, but none of them are anywhere near as easyContinueContinue reading “No Coding Required: Now Anyone Can Build a Custom Mobile App”
How to Link Images for Super Fast Content Updates
Simple Solution for AutoUpdating Office Content Sometimes a solution for a problem is hiding right under your nose. For example, I recently started working on an enterprise software roll-out and one of the challenges we’ll face is building content before the system is completed. The software vendor has provided a lot of documentation and otherContinueContinue reading “How to Link Images for Super Fast Content Updates”
Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | November 9, 2018
“Being alone and connecting inwardly is a skill nobody ever teaches us. That’s ironic because it’s more important than most of the ones they do.” —Zat Rana Looks like there is something for everyone in this week’s roundup. From funny cartoons to serious reflections and a whole lot in between, here is what I foundContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | November 9, 2018”
Fresh Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | October 5, 2018
Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives “No one will every say that you’re sharing too much value, you’re providing too much help, or that you care too much.” – Brian Fanzo @iSocialFanz Today I am in Cincinnati for the Greater Cincinnati ATD chapter’s annual conference! Pete Brown (@PeteBrownSays) are going to shareContinueContinue reading “Fresh Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | October 5, 2018”
Microsoft Cloud Fonts: Like An Easy Button for PowerPoint Typography
As I drank my coffee, this morning and peeked in on my Twitter feed, the first thing I saw was this tweet from Nolan Haims (@NolanHaims) about Microsoft Cloud Fonts. https://twitter.com/NolanHaims/status/1047307801448599552 Using custom fonts in your PowerPoint slide decks has been a bit of a challenge for a long time. In short, it was oneContinueContinue reading “Microsoft Cloud Fonts: Like An Easy Button for PowerPoint Typography”
Time to Retire Your Business Card
Why do people still use business cards? Other than leaving them in a bowl trying to win a free lunch, I’m not sure. Gary Vee doesn’t know either. (Language warning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=GkgUGoKxwzc Let’s think about it for a second. What is the first thing you do when you’re meeting with someone new? If you’re like me,ContinueContinue reading “Time to Retire Your Business Card”
Friday Finds | December 8, 2017
During a recent trail run, it dawned on me that this weekly roundup could be even better if the people reading it could contribute. So if you uncover something you think is worth sharing, send it my way. I’ve added a submission form at the bottom of this post. “To be yourself in a worldContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds | December 8, 2017”
Find Your Slides & Office Files Faster By Saving a Preview Image
If you are anything like me and have to wade through a lot of PowerPoint or other Office files to find what you’re looking for, being able to see a preview of what is actually in the file can be super helpful. Think art gallery versus card catalog. (If you’re not old enough to knowContinueContinue reading “Find Your Slides & Office Files Faster By Saving a Preview Image”
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