This is a guest article by Dr. R. Kay Green. Have you met your strategic goals for 2012? Have you experienced recession, bankruptcy or downsizing? With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching, planning personal and professional goals for 2013 has become a priority for people in business and entrepreneurship. The takeaway? Create a new you. Don’t wait. MORE >>

Several years ago, an article by Tim Ferriss made me aware of the bad habit of sending “BIF” (Before I Forget) emails during off-hours. As the author of The 4-hour Workweek , explained, that sets an expectation of people working 24/7. Soon afterward, I realized that I was guilty of sending another annoying type of email. Image Source: Threadless ]. MORE >>

This is a guest article by Sheila Bouman. Technology has changed our world—from the way we work to the way we play and everything in between. For most companies, the human resources function is no exception. New and innovative technologies have allowed us to streamline the management of human resources like never before. MORE >>

The following is a guest article by Catherine Ahern, Web editor of  Briefings Media Group.  . Business trips can provide great opportunities—or excessive stress and frustration. The following services will ensure that your upcoming business travel is painless and productive: LugLess. That can save you the hassle and cost of checking bags. MileWise. MORE >>

Each month in The Organized Executive our Time-Saving Gadgets page features hardware, software, apps, equipment and websites that allow people to be more productive at work. This is the second in a three-part series on products we’ve mentioned in 2012. Applications are one remedy for information overload. MORE >>