Getting Things Done

Ep. 344: David Allen and Kevin Wilde

David Allen has reconnected with Kevin Wilde, for a discussion about learning, leadership, and coachability. Kevin describes how he heard about GTD, and his success with making it a part of the culture at General Mills. His mission in the last few years has been to dive deeper into the science and practical application of leadership coachability. He has found that leaders who plateau below their potential have one thing in common: They stop seeking feedback so they can improve. You can find out more about Kevin's current work on on the coachability of leaders on his website, The Coachable Leader [https://www.thecoachableleader.com/]. And you can listen to David's 2007 conversation [https://gtdconnect.com/multimedia/audio.php?titleid=59&trackid=257] with Kevin, during his time as Chief Learning Officer for General Mills.

Ep. 343: David Allen talks with Daniel Levitin

David Allen interviewed Daniel Levitin several years ago after the publication of The Organized Mind. In this interview, David talks with Daniel about his new book, Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives. They begin by discussing the neuroscientific basis for GTD. Then Daniel explains that there are two principles from GTD that are crucial for successful aging. You can watch the entire conversation from July 2020 at GTD Connect® [https://gtdconnect.com/video.php?titleid=1021&trackid=1664]. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days] Learn about membership options [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else. If you already know you'd like to join, click here [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] to choose from monthly or annual options. If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to: * Recorded webinars with David Allen & the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics * GTD Getting Started & Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book * Extensive audio, video, and document library * Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick * David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world * Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book. Ready to start your free trial? [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days]

Ep. 342: David Allen and Dan Pardi

With a PhD in sleep science, Dan Pardi has plenty to say about the relationship between sleep and productivity. In this wide-ranging interview, David Allen talks with Dan about how sleep, rest, and mental acuity affect productivity. Dan's approach is that health is about organizing yourself, effectively managing the project of your body. He's a fan of working from lists, in order to match mental energy to the type of task. In various places during this interview, he talks about his tools, as well as tips for improving productivity and performance. You can watch the entire conversation from March 2019 at GTD Connect® [https://gtdconnect.com/video.php?titleid=860&trackid=1489]. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days] Learn about membership options [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else. If you already know you'd like to join, click here [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] to choose from monthly or annual options. If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to: * Recorded webinars with David Allen & the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics * GTD Getting Started & Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book * Extensive audio, video, and document library * Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick * David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world * Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book. Ready to start your free trial? [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days]

Ep. 341: Capture Clarify Reflect

Our October Office Hour went into detail on the Capture, Clarify, and Relect steps. We also discussed procrastination and its causes. That led us to consider closed vs flexible task lists. You can watch the entire Office Hour from October 2025 at GTD Connect [https://gtdconnect.com/multimedia/video.php?titleid=1520&trackid=2171]. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days] Learn about membership options [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else. If you already know you'd like to join, click here [https://gtdconnect.com/store/home.php?cat=248] to choose from monthly or annual options. If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to: * Recorded webinars with David Allen & the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics * GTD Getting Started & Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book * Extensive audio, video, and document library * Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick * David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world * Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book. Ready to start your free trial? [https://gtdconnect.com/free/14days]

Ep. 340: Slice of GTD Life with Michael_Keithley

Michael Keithley has been focusing on productivity since when paper planners were the only options. He became an early adopter of digital tools, and still has a technology graveyard of PDAs and other electronic productivity tools. For GTD, his first digital tool was Evernote, which he still likes for reference. Later he landed on OmniFocus, and has been using it from early on, to the most recent version. He emphasizes that it's important for a digital system to allow for sending an email to the list manager. You can watch the entire conversation from October 2025 at GTD Connect [https://gtdconnect.com/multimedia/video.php?titleid=1518&trackid=2169].