David Allen

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David Allen is widely recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. His thirty-year pioneering research and coaching have influenced corporate managers and CEOs of prestigious corporations and institutions. He has been acknowledged by Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the U.S. and was included in Business 2.0 magazine's 2006 list of the '50 Who Matter Now.' His flagship book, 'Getting Things Done,' was called 'the definitive business self-help book of the decade' by Time Magazine.

Allen is the international best-selling author of several influential books, including 'Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity,' 'Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life,' and 'Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life.' He developed the GTD® methodology, which has helped millions transform their lives into more balanced and productive experiences. As the Founder and Chairman of the David Allen Company, he continues to provide seminars, coaching, and educational materials aimed at helping individuals and organizations achieve success in both work and life.

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David Allen has a credibility rating of 50 out of 1000 on Modern Mentor AI, making them a developing voice, ranking #207 of the 431 self-help thought leaders we track. The rating weighs reach against substance, so a high score reflects more than popularity.

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