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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why Outlook Needs Fixing – Even If You Mainly Use Teams
Why Outlook Needs Fixing – Even If You Mainly Use Teams by Michael Hoffman The disparity between managing email and managing MS Teams often goes unnoticed, yet companies are paying a hefty price for overlooking it. Consider Teams as your virtual neighborhood and Outlook as the broader world encompassing your neighborhood. While you can invite […]
Why Lean Leaders Are Loath to Apply Lean Best Practices to Email Management And How We Can
Why Lean Leaders Are Loath to Apply Lean Best Practices to Email Management And How We Can by Michael Hoffman There could be several reasons why lean leaders might be hesitant to upgrade email management practices. Here are a few possible factors: Lack of awareness: Lean leaders may not be aware of the available options […]
10 upgrades to Outlook you desperately need but don’t realize it
10 upgrades to Outlook you desperately need but don’t realize it.by Michael Hoffman P.S. MS Co-pilot won’t have these either. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead often means utilizing tools in ways you might not have considered. This guide, “10 Upgrades to Outlook You Desperately Need but Don’t Realize It,” unveils how […]
7 Reasons Why Marking Emails as Unread is a Bad Idea
7 Reasons Why Marking Emails as Unread is a Bad Idea by Michael Hoffman In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing our emails efficiently is crucial to maintaining productivity and staying organized. However, there’s a common habit that many of us might have fallen prey to – marking emails as “unread” after we’ve already read them. […]
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 […]
Tired of email responses that seem to take forever?
Tired of email responses that seem to take forever? by Michael Hoffman Introducing others to LeanMail could change the game for everyone involved. If you’re unfamiliar with LeanMail, it’s more than just another email management tool. It offers a comprehensive system for sorting, prioritizing, and handling emails effectively. The benefits are manifold: Never Drop the […]
The Unseen Wheel – When Teams Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
The Unseen Wheel: When Teams Don’t KnowWhat They Don’t Knowby Michael Hoffman You’ve clearly thought about the benefits of LeanMail and how it could enhance your team’s productivity. While the reluctance to impose any cutting-edge solution is understandable, it’s unlikely your team will discover LeanMail on their own amidst today’s informational overload. If you think […]
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. […]
