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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overwhelmed by Email? Inbox480 is the Game-Changer You Need!

Overwhelmed by Email? Inbox480 is the Game-Changer You Need! by Michael Hoffman Do you receive emails like these in your inbox? (All the emails in this example are “pseudo spam”) You shouldn’t be, and I’ll tell you why it’s extremely important why. If you’re receiving vendor emails, newsletters, and other non-essential communications in your inbox, […]
Unlocking Email Productivity: Prioritizing the Important Emails with LeanMail

Unlocking Email Productivity: Prioritizing the Important Emails with LeanMail by Michael Hoffman Many of us find ourselves drowning in a sea of emails, struggling to stay organized and on top of our inboxes. The common misconception is that the problem lies in organizing emails, but the real challenge is finding and prioritizing the important ones […]