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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
URGENT AND IMPORTANT: 10 Daily Tasks You Can’t Afford to Ignore
URGENT AND IMPORTANT: 10 Daily Tasks You Can’t Afford to Ignore by Michael Hoffman Managing our daily tasks effectively is crucial to maintaining productivity and seizing opportunities. As professionals, we often juggle numerous responsibilities, and failing to prioritize the right tasks can lead to immediate and significant consequences. In LeanMail training, I am often asked […]
Is Anyone Elses Inbox a Complete Disaster?
Is Anyone Elses Inbox a Complete Disaster? by Michael Hoffman There was a time when one might be too embarrassed to publish a cavalier statement like the one above. Today, however, it’s almost a badge of honor. The subtext of Chenell’s comment might be construed as “Should we really take email seriously? (Who can keep […]
Decoding Information Overload. The Role of Influence and Intention
Decoding Information Overload.The Role of Influence and Intention.by Michael Hoffman Understanding information overload requires recognizing its core purpose: to influence ourselves and others. Central to this is the concept that influence is a key component of happiness. This drive for influence underpins technology too. Take Edison’s light bulb; its aim wasn’t just to light up […]
Recognizing the Real Problem with Email: A Future Perspective
Recognizing the Real Problem with Email by Michael Hoffman If you are a leader in an organization, it could be a good idea to read this article by Maura Thomson entitled: 5 ways email costs your company. The article explores the negative impact of email on productivity and offers strategies to mitigate its detrimental effects. […]
Why Reassessing How Teams Manage Email Is Much More Than Time Management
Why Reassessing How Teams Manage Email Is Much More Than Time Managementby Michael Hoffman Our marketing team receives similar responses to this one on a daily basis. Thank you for your interest, but we recently received training and consultancy on ‘time management and the use of outlook’, so let’s not waste your time, thanks again. […]
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math To Get The Huge Savingsby Michael Hoffman Adding a next action and a deadline to emails that require further attention is an enormously productive time-saving strategy because it helps you plan and stay organized. When you receive an email that requires more time or information to respond to, […]
