Gearing Up, Getting Things Done, David Allen & Mike Williams

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On this episode of ProductiVardy, Mike Vardy chats with David Allen, the author of the mega-popular Getting Things Done and Mike Williams, CEO of The David Allen Company.

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What happened then

• David shares his story on what led to the choosing of Mike Williams as the CEO of The David Allen Company, and Mike offers his thoughts on the process as well.
• Our host asks David and Mike discuss the one thing they recommend people do to get ready for the year that has just arrived.
• Mike asks his guests about their thoughts on something that Cal Newport talked about regarding the “post-productivity era”.
• All three gentlemen reveal what’s on their “wish list” for 2012 when it comes to GTD.
• Finally, Mike Vardy talks about the future of ProductiVardy.

What happens now

Want to help shape the future of the podcast? Drop Mike a line at mike(at)vardy(dot)me with your ideas and thoughts on where he should take ProductiVardy going forward.

Don’t forget to check out all of Mike’s other goings-on at his website and his weblog, Vardy.me. And watch for news on the forthcoming Lifehack podcast and Mike’s new venture with Michael Schechter, launching in February 2012.

Thanks for joining Mike over the past 15 episodes — and stay tuned for what’s in store for ProductiVardy when it returns from hiatus.