Dispel the myths of goal setting and leadership to use them better in 2009.

In the midst of gloom, it is easy to forget one of the most important human needs: happiness.

Whakate is pleased to offer its readers a new forum where they may discuss articles, communicate directly with the authors, and present themselves to other members in self-started discussions.

Work and life in 2009 will mean being more creative, productive and engaged than ever! Don’t forget to balance your work and life too.

Start the New Year right: there’s no better way than to look at the best of the web in personal development.

How will you personally bring 2008 to a close? Give to yourself! Personal development bloggers tell readers to avoid stress and our web research shows us exactly how.

Catch some of the blogosphere’s reactions to Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on success, and the latest thoughts on making decisions and learning from personal failures.

Whakate´s Best of Web Award recognises the 30 best personal development and productivity resources the internet has to offer today.

Find the answers from the blogosphere’s foremost authorities on how to recession-proof your life as well as live it to the fullest.

In this edition of the eMonitor, we sift out popular and inspiring pieces on leadership that works. Also, we take a look at finding the elusive work-life balance.

It is possible to thrive while the world’s finance institutions spiral into ruin. We’ll show you how in this edition.

As bloggers write on leadership and personal values, forums are found talking about excellence, Randy Pausch, and marrying DIT and GTD.