\ Books Reading Stress-Free Productivity (NPS)—The secret to increasing your productivity maylie in your ability to relax, says per- sonal productivity guru David llen. Ysetting Things IONE Only when your mind is clear and your thoughts are organized can you achieveef- fective results and unleash your creative potential, says llen in his bestselling book, “Getting Things Done: The rt of Stress-Free Productivity” (Penguin, $14). llen has more than 20 years experience as a management con- sultant, executive coach and educa- tor. The book details his deceptively simple guidelines for getting things done, which he hasintroduced at seminars across the country and at top organizations such as Microsoft, Lockheed and the U.S. Department of Justice. lso available from Penguin is llen’s new book, “Ready for nything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life.” From core principles to proven tricks, “Getting Things Done” has the potential to transform the way you work—andthe way you experience work. By setting priorities wisely and organizing work efficiently, it can be easier to relax and in turn become more productive. t any level of implementation, llen’s entertaining and thoughtprovoking advice shows readers how to pick up the pace without wearing themselves down. vailable at your local bookstores.
