Personal Finance/Productivity
Train Your Brain to Focus
Much has been written about the evils of multi-tasking. These experts recommend three specific actions to improve focus--highly useful in a world seemingly made of interruptions.
To a Fitter 2012
The road to nirvana is paved with cancelled meetings, dark chocolate and exercise, says the author of this funny but all-too-true list of reminders for those contemplating a return to or first encounter with a...
5 Things to STOP Doing in 2012
This post, by the author of What's Next: the Art of Reinventing Your Personal Brand, shares wisdom to improve the effectiveness of any professional. Which strategies...
Should CEOs Have to Invest in Their Own Companies?
Penny Herscher, CEO of FirstRain, poses an interesting question: would CEOs make better decisions if they had to pony up serious cash before taking the helm? Some argue this aligns a leader's interests with...
iPhone 4s: Unpaid Intern of Your Dreams
The new iPhone's voice recognition feature promises to ramp up your productivity in short order. Don't we ALL want to dictate instructions, memos, find answers quickly, all without poking around on a small tiny ...
10 Tips for a Happy Marriage
This article (submitted by the long-suffering wife of a frequently contributing member) suggests simple guidelines to protect your marriage from the inevitable strains that can accompany high-stress work lives. What...
Silver Spoon Dilemma
CEOs often have resources to create unusual opportunities for their kiids--or eliminate any motivation for their offspring to excel in their own careers.
Stress Might Extend Lifespan?
A new book explores results of a decades-long study of health and longevity. Some might surprise you, including the impacts of temperament, social connections, and marriage.
Maybe You CAN Be Too Rich
Ever wonder what it's like to be uber-wealthy? Assume they don't worry about financial security? A new study looks at the challenges these folks face, and some of the findings might surprise you.
E-mail Vendetta
Do emails, by their existence, deserve a reply? A canned auto-responder warning that no response may be forthcoming is the solution to a clogged inbox, says this poster. What do YOU think?
Information Overload Rx
McKinsey Quarterly warns against the 'always on' mentality and offers suggestions to combat multi-tasking. Are you addicted to constant connectedness? Have tricks for maintaining focus without interruption? (Free...
Are Chinese Mothers Superior?
This article, excerpted from a new book by a Yale Law Prof, compares traditional Chinese parenting styles to those more typical of American-born mothers. Do the anecdotes have implications in the...
Executive Hamsters
New research shows hamsters, when subjected to simulated jet lag, produce fewer neurons and fail simple tests--for up to a month. No surprise to most executives who travel extensively. Are you smarter than a...
An Extra Hour EVERY Day
Last Sunday, we each got an extra hour of time, as daylight savings time ended. This post suggests simple time management tools to make this seem achievable routinely! A related post, linked in the comments, d...
Best iPad Accessories
Love your iPad but can't find the perfect case, stand, or remote access tool? Check out this list from thinker David Shenk.
Four Minutes in the Morning
Brad Feld, early stage investor and entrepreneur, shares one daily routine that nurtures a relationship he holds dear. Could this work with YOUR significant other? Might a version of the same 'tradition' work to...
When You're Brain Dead
This Corner Office post suggests ways to be productive on those occasional days when normal intellectual function seems beyond reach. As we head into the dog days of summer, a few of these tips ...
Pack Like a Pro
Tumi CEO Jerome Griffith shares his favorite packing tips in this brief on travel tips. He heads a luggage manufacturer, so his habits probably aren't representative. What if YOU were the subject o...
Workaholics Anonymous
Do you suffer from 'leisure sickness' when vacation time rolls around? Feel more anxious checking out than if you periodically check in when you're on holiday? You're by no means alone. Check ou...
CEO Survival Tips
Can you sleep on an airplane? Survive frequent big meals without gaining weight or intestinal distress? This post asks for (and HBR readers offer) what key traits enable executives to thrive in...
