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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Should Inbox Zero Be Your Goal? Probably Not.

Should Inbox Zero Be Your Goal? Probably Not. Most of the blogs I read about being more productive with email focus on reaching inbox zero. No doubt, it’s a worthy cause, but is it the correct objective for you? Probably not. Most people struggle with keeping their head above water, never mind capturing the holy […]
How to write Next Actions that create impact

Probably the biggest challenge novice LeanMailers face is writing proper Next Actions (NAs) that make an impact on your brain. When your NAs are generic, your brain struggles to remember what the NAs pertained to. The result, then, is an increase in time-spend, not a decrease — without any return on investment The reason Generic NAs don’t hook into your memory, […]