The 5 most popular posts of 2011

2011 has been an exciting year for myself as well as the Post, and for that I’m grateful. For the benefit of new and old readers alike, here are the five most popular posts of 2011 (along with a small bonus) – I hope they serve you well in the year to come.
Read More11 ways to stay productive when you’re sick

Being sick doesn’t necessarily have to stop you dead in your tracks. It’s still possible to get things done – albeit with a few modifications – even if you’re feeling under the weather: here are 11 ways to keep on truckin’ without overdoing it.
Read MoreA definition of work

If I say ‘work’, what’s the first thing that crosses your mind? Likely, you associate it with the place where you spend most of your waking hours, generating value which allows you to survive. Work, however, extends far beyond than just that.
Read More7 leadership lessons from Santa

As I was watching children’s TV the other day with my two little girls, I noticed something peculiar: Rarely are they as attentive as when Santa appears. Erstwhile I pondered why, before it struck me: Santa’s draw lies with his leadership skills.
Read MoreOffice interruptions, interrupted

Nobody enjoys being interrupted when they’re trying to get something done. Still, if you ask a hundred people where they’re interrupted the most, they’ll answer the place that’s paying them to get something done: work. It’s ironic, and it needs to stop.
Read MoreHow to really, really, really focus on doing the right thing

For me, last week was… disastrous. Due to a case of creative ADD, I was going off in all directions – achieving little and yet again being reminded that falling off the productivity bandwagon is to be expected. This week, I’m hellbent on getting it right. Here’s how.
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