Poor Email Management – The Real Reason for Slow Responses
Poor Email Management: The Real Reason for Slow Responses by Michael Hoffman Many people blame their inability to respond in a timely manner on the demands of their job. But the truth is that the real reason they’re struggling is because they’re not managing their email well. One of the biggest culprits is Outlook, the […]
Why your employees won’t request help with managing email and why you should offer it anyway
Why your employees won’t request help with managing email and why you should offer it anyway by Michael Hoffman You’d think with all the complaining one hears about email that someone would ask for help in managing their inbox. But they don’t. There are several reasons why people don’t search for or are uninterested in a […]
The Power of Inbox Zero: 7 Reasons Why it Matters and 5 Consequences of Not Achieving it
The Power of Inbox Zero: 7 Reasons Why it Matters and 5 Consequences of Not Achieving it By Michael Hoffman Getting to inbox zero every day is more than just a simple email management task; it has several psychological benefits that can greatly improve your overall well-being and productivity. By reaching inbox zero every day, […]
Why Meta tagging Emails Using Categories Beats Filing Them Away in Folders Any Day
Why Meta tagging Emails Beats Filing Them Away in Folders Any Day Meta tagging emails, or using labels and tags to categorize and organize messages, can be more effective than filing them away in folders for several reasons: Increased flexibility: Meta tagging allows you to assign multiple labels and tags to a single message, making […]
LeanMail Isn’t Just For High Volume Emailers
LeanMail Isn’t Just For High Volume Emailers LeanMail is a highly efficient email management method designed to streamline your inbox and increase productivity, regardless of the volume of emails you receive. While many email management systems are geared towards individuals with high email volumes, LeanMail offers numerous benefits even for those who receive only a […]
If You Like GTD, You’ll Love LM
If You Like GTD, You’ll Love LM If you are a fan of the methodology espoused by David Allen in his book “Getting Things Done” (GTD), you may find that you will appreciate the approach and functionality of LeanMail (LM). GTD is a system for managing tasks and projects that emphasizes the importance of breaking […]
Is there good stress
Is there good stress I just read another article where the author, backed up by degrees in psychology, explained that stress can be a good thing and that we shouldn’t — well, get stressed by stress. I think that the main message of transforming stress into positive energy is excellent. Agreed. But here’s what I […]
You Have Been Suspended As Of Today’s Date
You Have Been Suspended As Of Today’s Date Imagine receiving an email from the board of directors or from your boss, telling you that you have been suspended and that the suspension is likely to take weeks before the investigation (investigation!?) has been completed. This happened to a client of mine, who, by the way, […]
Managing emails (in Outlook) is simple — once you understand three things
Managing emails (in Outlook) is simple — once you understand three things For many, managing an inbox is an agonizing Sisyphean task – or at least unpleasant and inefficient. But really, it’s quite simple, and can be enormously efficient if you embrace three important concepts. Before we get to those concepts, however, let’s understand why […]
