Editor’s Note: Lifehack was granted an exclusive opportunity to speak with both David Allen, founder of the David Allen Company, and the company’s new CEO, Mike Williams. As the new year begins, this is a great opportunity to learn about GTD from the man who created it and the men who plan to move it…

2×4: One series that examines two topics, creativity and productivity, by asking those who make things on the web the same four questions on both subjects. David Sparks does a lot. Like a lot, a lot. His Mac Power Users podcast (along with Kaity Floyd) can transform the way you use your…

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first 2×4 interview here on Stepcase Lifehack. 2×4 is one series that examines two topics — creativity and productivity — by asking those who make things on the web the same four questions on both subjects. This regular series of interviews began on Michael Schechter’s site as a way to better…

Does the idea of interviewing for a new job put you on edge or scare the living daylights out of you?  Does it make you want to stay under the duvet and hide? You’re not alone.  There’s a lot riding on landing that job whether you’re currently unemployed or not, particularly in the current climate…

Just over a month ago, I ran into a friend at a CES event. While I see this friend around town once in a while, this was the first time I’d seen him in a non-casual setting since Blogworld 4 months earlier. After exchanging the usual pleasantries, he asked me an odd question: “Is…

If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research.  Read the job description and requirements carefully.  Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself.  Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs. For the interview itself you should dress…

Like it or not, much of our success comes due to the help of other people. The opportunities you get, jobs you hold, or fun and useful things you’re able to do often come because someone else was persuaded to bring you along. To take advantage of these opportunities, however, you’ve got to be able to…

I’ve been on both ends of the phone — both looking for jobs and for employees. No matter which side of the conversation you’re on, though, the telephone interview leaves something to be desired. It takes time to do multiple interviews, it’s impossible to set a time that works well for both parties and…

We’ll be recording another episode of Lifehack Live this morning at 10 am Pacific Standard Time.  This week, I’ll be interviewing Jonathan Fields, of New York’s Sonic Yoga and his business writing and coaching firm Vibe Creative. Listen live at BlogTalkRadio and give us a call with any questions or comments at 1…

We’ll be recording a new episode of Lifehack Live tonight (Thursday, Jan 3) at 8 pm Pacific Standard Time (GMT -0800, I think). You can listen live at BlogTalkRadio or download the whole show on Monday.  We’ll be taking calls from listeners for the last 15 minutes or so of the show — call…

[display_podcast]Because the end of the year isn’t busy enough, this week lifehack.org is launching a new podcast series, Lifehack Live. Every week, we’ll be discussing personal development, productivity, organization, and creativity with our guests — and with you! Lifehack Live is recorded using the BlogTalkRadio system, which allows us to broadcast a live stream…

Although your next job interview won’t have as many as 64 questions, your would-be employer will almost certainly ask at least one of these. Tell me about yourself. TRAPS: Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into…

In Part 1 of this interview, I asked Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, about his productivity methodology – how can he combine 20/80 rules with Parkinson’s Law to effectively produce the best his can, and how does he focus eliminating on nonessential to become more productive. Now for this part of the…

If you heard of a new book called The 4-Hour Workweek, you know who is Timothy Ferriss. Tim speaks six languages, runs a multinational firm from wireless locations worldwide, a national champion in Chinese kickboxing, and has been a popular guest lecturer at Princeton University since 2003. Recently his book caught my attention. The…

It can be a funny experience going for an interview, trying to wow your prospective manager, and then once you begin the job, realize you shouldn’t be working for him/her. Instead of only thinking of getting the job, think of how you’ll be able to work with this person. Are they good managers, or will you…