Crucial Part of a Productive Day? A Nap
You'll accomplish more if you give your body sufficient downtime. Read more
Recent Personal Productivity Articles
Confessions of a Bad Delegator
If you want to make sure something gets done, do you do it yourself? Read on, fellow micro-managers: It's time to get a little help. Read more
4 Ways To Make Your Workspace More Productive
Researchers have found some utterly surprising ways to minimize distractions and insert subtle signals to help your staff focus. Read more
Reward vs. Punishment: What Motivates People More?
Turns out, your employees will work harder to avoid a loss than to seek a gain, according to research. Read more
Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check
Silicon Valley's productivity guru takes a month off in Bali. It might be the most demanding vacation ever. Read more
Tackle Big Projects Productively: 5 tips
Do you want to be highly productive when approaching a big project? Here are five insights from a Harvard expert to help you start and finish with ease. Read more
Review: Google Keep vs. Evernote
Which is the better note-taking app? Inc. contributing editor John Brandon checks them out. Read more
3 Reasons the Experts Are Wrong About Email
Reading your email frequently will make you and your team more productive and efficient--not less. Read more
18 Inspirational Quotes for Spring
Spring is the time of rebirth and inspiration. Here are some amazing quotes to help you start the season with a refreshed outlook. Read more
Don't Fix the Present, Create the Future
Creating an ideal future can often make present problems irrelevant. Here are five ideas to help you make your future fix-it free. Read more
8 Ways to Nip Procrastination in the Bud
Putting things off is career hampering, stressful and bad for your health. Here's how to get working. Read more
The Secret to Getting More (and Better) Sleep
What if you could make better decisions, remember more, and get more done? It's possible, but you need more sleep. Here's how to get it. Read more
4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?
To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly. Read more
Want a Solid Online Reputation? Curate Yourself
The Web is a one-stop shop for people who want to learn about you. Make sure they find the best version of you with these tips. Read more
Most Contentious 4-Letter Words in the Office?
Try bringing up these two words at your next meeting: One of the most surprising--and polarizing--debates may ensue. Read more
8 Rules to Make Telecommuting Work
Culture is key at Blinds.com. But letting employees work from home is a crucial part of maintaining that culture. Read more
The Idea That Lured WebEx's Founder Back into Start-ups
After a multi-billion dollar exit and a six year break, WebEx co-founder Subrah Iyar is back in the game with a new mobile app. Read more
8 Promises You Should Make Every Day
Make a difference--at work, in your personal life, and in the lives of others. Say these vows to yourself daily--and then follow through. Read more
24 Ways to Save an Hour
Daylight Savings is stealing an hour every day. Here are 24 ways to get more done with the time you have left. Read more
Best Way to Start, Well, Anything
The road to success starts with asking--and answering--one simple question. Read more
What Richard Branson Could Teach Marissa Mayer
The hardest-working, top-performing people are also the ones who need the most flexibility. Read more
7 Tenets of a Stress-free Leader
These seven beliefs can help you to stay energized and focused while running a successful business. Read more
4 Power Lunches for Entrepreneurs
Want to get more done in the afternoon? Upgrade your takeout. Here are a few quick meals that will boost your energy. Read more
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read more
An Entrepreneur's "Stop Doing" List
As Jim Collins says, what you stop doing is as important as what's on your to-do list. Here's what you need to stop doing, immediately. Read more
3 Biggest Things Hurting Your Productivity
There's one thing every leader needs to have to be great: time management. Struggling? Take a look at what may be hurting your leadership. Read more
Get More Time To Think: 4 Tips
When's the last time you gave yourself some time for quality, focused, creative thinking? Start here. Read more
Get Motivated, Stay Motivated: 3 Tools
We're all inspired by different things, but I'm betting at least one of these three motivators will work for you. Read more
Get Back More Free Time: 3 Tips
Overly busy? Struggling with delegation? Get back more free time with these three helpful tips. Read more
24 Rejuvenating Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break
Eating a cold sandwich at your desk while you surf Facebook doesn't count. Shake things up with one of these energy boosters. Read more
11 Life-Changing Questions You Must Ask Yourself
Ask yourself these questions every day. Without fail. And then, based on your answers, take action. Read more
The Epidemic Entrepreneurs Should Fear
The flu outbreak made me pause and consider another powerful contagion. Read more
Want Higher Productivity? Stop Treating Employees Like Children
Monitoring every minute of your employees' day may make you feel better, but it keeps them from doing their best work. Read more
Can't Focus at Work? Your Diet May Be to Blame
Three simple tips to boost your energy at the office Read more
5 Reasons to Stop Checking Facebook at Work
A handful of studies confirm what you likely already suspected: Your Facebook habit is hurting you--in more ways than one. Read more
