The Christmas knob is turned up to 11 here, and my writing time has all but vanished in the last few days. I wouldn’t leave you without a fix, though. In lieu of my regularly scheduled column, I bring you some wisdom from the inimitable Fred Gratzon. Fred’s blog The Lazy Way to Success is a must-read for any Startup Junkie. Check out two of his recent posts below, and learn from a master. Next week, I’ll pick another guest columnist and give him or her some link love.

• The Apprentice Sends a Bad Signal. If your company interaction looks like the teams on The Apprentice, you’re in trouble.
• Finding Your Calling: Collaboration. How a team should work together.