The document provides tips and strategies for working productively from home. It discusses how to be present during video meetings, take effective notes, and follow etiquette. Additional sections cover list making best practices, such as separating lists by task and time of day. The document also provides advice for maintaining focus at home without distractions, including using a distraction placeholder. It concludes by discussing how to conduct effective video meetings, such as treating the camera like a person and practicing listening skills.

1. Productivity & Presentation
W I T H
PAULA RIZZO
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G U I D E T O
W H I L E WO R K I N G F R O M H O M E

2. Be present
Zoom 101 - please mute yourself
Q&A Etiquette
Take notes & record “aha” moments & action steps
Rules Of Engagement
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3. List Making 101
Keeping on Track at Home
Productive & Efficient Video Meetings
What We’ll Cover
@ L I S T P R O D U C E R
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4. Media consultant, TV & video producer
& best-selling author
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8. Companies
I’ve worked with…
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9. THIS!
Remember
“You Become
What You
Believe”

10. List Making 101

11. List Making Mistake #1
You Mix Your Lists

12. FIX
Different Lists For
Different Goals
HOW TO

13. FIX
Split Your Tasks Into
“Before Lunch”
& “After Lunch”
HOW TO

14. Separate Your
Daily Lists
K N O C K K N O C K S T U F F . C O M
HOW TO

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17. List Making Mistake #2
You Never Cross Anything Off

18. HOW TO
Be Realistic
& Time Yourself

19. HOW TO
Make A “Just Enough” List

20. List Making Mistake #3
You Lose Your Lists

21. HOW TO
Change Your Capture System

22. HOW TO
Go Digital

23. Keeping On Track At Home

24. The fewer decisions you have to make the better
When distractions pop up they won’t be as damaging
Having a roadmap to track your progress will help you
prioritize
Set Yourself Up For Success

25. RESET

26. Make A
Distraction Placeholder

28. Tune Out

29. Focus @ Will

30. Lofi Hip Hop Radio

31. Tap Into Your
Productivity Style

32. You know yourself better than anyone
Tap into your preferences and personality
Get more done with your personalized formula
What Is A Productivity Style?
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33. Ideal Time Of Day?

34. MORNINGS
Do You Jump
Out Of Bed?

35. EVENINGS
Do You Hit Your Stride
After 5Pm?

36. Ideal Location/Environment

37. Groups vs. solitary
Noise vs. quiet
Inside vs. outside
Ideal Location/Environment
Traditional office?
Music boost?
Where are you the
least distracted?

38. “Close” Your Office

39. Ideal Day?

40. IS THE MOST PRODUCTIVE
Tuesday

41. Ideal Time Interval?

42. What’s Your Pomodoro?
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43. Tapping your senses to
determine your productivity
style
Examine your stress style
through journaling
Time-tracking challenge
More In Listful Living!
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47. Better Video Meetings

48. Builds credibility
Creates intimacy
Makes you likable
What Video Does For You!
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49. Treat the camera like a person
Concentrate on connection
Be of service!
Your Mindset
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50. Where Do I Look?
Don’t look at yourself!
Skype/Zoom/Blue Jeans/
WebEx/Laptop Videos
Smartphones
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51. How Do I Sit?
Edge of your seat
Don’t be too casual
Put hands in your lap
Be mindful of gestures
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52. How To Keep Energy Up?
Project your voice
Smile with your eyes
Breathe
Pretend you’re an actor
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53. Practice Your Listening Face
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54. Setting Up Your “Studio”

56. S H O O T I N G D O ’ S A N D D O N ’ T S
Do use natural light
Do use a tripod
Do shoot eye level
Do look right in the
camera
Don’t shoot with a
window at your back
Don’t move the
camera around
Don’t shoot up on
yourself
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D O D O N ’ T

58. E Q U I P M E N T
Camera
Lighting
Tripod
Computer stand
Headphones
Microphone
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59. How To Lead A Video Meeting
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Test tech & location
Show up early
Be forgiving of tech
issues
Be welcoming
Give full attention
Lay out rundown &
start on time

60. Create A Checklist
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Test technology
Shut off notifications
Close out of other
work
Practice your intro

61. Read the room
Be mindful of time
Pretend you’re a TV anchor
Be clear about how to
communicate/ask questions/etc.
How To Manage A Crowd Via Video
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62. Should You Use Slides?
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63. MARCO POLO
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64. Download & use Marco Polo
Make a list of questions you’re always answering
Record yourself answering those questions
Watch back your videos
How To Practice
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65. List Making 101
Keeping on Track at Home
Better Video Meetings
What We Covered
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