Get Out of Breath When Delivering a Talk or Presentation? Try This.
Get Out of Breath When Delivering a Talk or Presentation? Try This. by Michael Hoffman Ever notice how you get out of breath when speaking in front of a group? Many people turn to breathing exercises, but in the heat of the moment, these don’t always help. When nerves kick in, focusing on controlling […]
Why Great Leaders Never Shift Blame
Why Great Leaders Never Shift Blame by Michael Hoffman As leaders, it’s tempting to deflect responsibility when things go wrong, especially when the mistake isn’t directly your fault. However, effective leadership is about ownership. Today, a minute error was made by a teammate in my direct report’s team. Although the error was insignificant, the learning […]
List of new features and missing features in the “New” Outlook
List of new features and missing features in the “New” Outlook by Michael Hoffman As Microsoft rolls out its New Outlook, many users are considering making the switch, but not without hesitation. While the new version introduces a few modern enhancements, it also removes a substantial number of long-standing features, making it feel more like […]
Harnessing the Potential: Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption
Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption by Michael Hoffman In my latest blog post, “Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption,” I debunked the myth of information overload and emphasized the significance of establishing boundaries for our intake. Today, I will delve deeper into the advantages of embracing these limits, […]
Is Swedish One of the Leanest Languages in the World?
Is Swedish One of the Leanest Languages in the World? by Michael Hoffman Swedish may not come to mind as the world’s most efficient language, but its clever use of prefixes and suffixes makes it surprisingly “Lean.” With just a single root word, speakers can create numerous variations that each carry specific meanings, allowing for […]
All Those Articles, Podcasts, YouTube Videos, TED Talks: Are You Really Extracting Value?
All Those Articles, Podcasts, YouTube Videos, TED Talks: Are You Really Extracting Value? by Michael Hoffman It’s easy to get caught up in the daily influx of articles, podcasts, and webinars on productivity hacks, leadership advice, and professional development. We skim through the titles, absorb the key points, and mentally check off that we’ve gained […]
No One Will Fix It, So YOU Better Fix It
No One Will Fix It, So YOU Better Fix It by Michael Hoffman Your IT department won’t fix it. Your employees won’t fix it. Microsoft won’t fix it – not with the New Outlook, nor with Co-pilot. What’s broken? Email. Let’s understand why it’s broken, why no one can fix it, and most importantly, what […]
Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Unveiling the Hidden Factory of Email
Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Unveiling the Hidden Factory of Email by Michael Hoffman White Paper: Optimizing ROI with LeanMail – Empowering Email Management Efficiency Table of Contents: Introduction The Hidden Factory: Unveiling the Costly Productivity Drain The LeanMail Advantage a. Time Savings and Efficiency b. Cost Analysis and Investment Cost Analysis and Investment Quantifying […]
Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions
Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions by Michael Hoffman The Zeigarnik Effect, a concept from the 1920s, describes our brain’s natural tendency to remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. While this can help us stay aware of what needs to be done, it often leads […]
Striving for Excellence: Applying Jim Collins’ Good is the Enemy of Great to Email Management
Striving for Excellence: Applying Jim Collins’ Good is the Enemy of Great to Email Management by Michael Hoffman When it comes to managing email, you’re probably already quite proficient at keeping your inbox organized. However, “pretty good” isn’t sufficient in high-stakes environments like the court, the diamond, the rink, the field, or the concert hall. […]
Embracing Digital Minimalism: A Personal Journey to Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World
Embracing Digital Minimalism: A Personal Journey to Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World by Michael Hoffman Introduction As I prepare for a long-awaited first dip of the summer in the Balearic Sea, I’ve been thinking a lot about digital minimalism. Well, maybe not a lot, but every time I see a family sitting at a […]
Stop Stockpiling – The Art of Tackling Small Tasks with the 2-Minute Rule and Batching
Stop Stockpiling The Art of Tackling Small Tasks with the 2-Minute Rule and Batching by Michael Hoffman Many of us have developed a habit of stock-piling small tasks and decisions, thinking we’ll get to them eventually. Whether it’s not taking a decision on an email or reading a document without highlighting and putting notes in […]
