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 itBy 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, you […]
If You Like GTD, You’ll Love LM
If You Like GTD, You’ll Love LM by Michael Hoffman If you are a fan of the methodology espoused by David Allen in his book “Getting Things Done” (GTD), you may find that you will appreciate the approach and functionality of LeanMail (LM). GTD is a system for managing tasks and projects that emphasizes the importance […]
Five Things To Know When Buying Productivity Software
Five things to know when buying productivity software by Michael Hoffman If you have ever bought a diamond ring, you probably know about the 4C’s of diamonds: cut, color, clarity, and carats. It’s also fine if you don’t. Maybe the size of the diamond was the main thing you cared about because, let’s face it, it’s […]
Let’s stop taking an ad-hoc approach to email. And let’s do it intentionally.
Let’s stop taking an ad-hoc approach to email. Let’s do it intentionally. by Michael Hoffman Here’s the thing. When we enter our inbox without a fixed procedure, we are immediately faced with dozens of options regarding how we are going to manage our email. While options sound like a good thing to have, they are extremely […]
How to Save and Archive Documents Like a Pro
How To Save and Archive Documents Like A Pro by Michael Hoffman If you look up how to save a file in Google, you will get this: Follow these steps to save a document as a separate version: Select File> Save As. In the Save As dialog box, ensure that the Version option is selected. … In the Description field, enter information about the content that has changed […]
LeanMail 5.1 Has Arrived
LeanMail 5.1 Has Arrived by Michael Hoffman LeanMail 5.1 marks a major breakthrough in our development. It is our first version with our new Danish team of developers. They have gone through the code to smash literally dozens of small bugs to create a sleeker more dependable LeanMail Add-in. Also, LeanMail is now much easier to […]
The LeanMail Mobile App is BACK!
The LeanMail Mobile App is BACK! by Michael Hoffman Organize your email by priority and urgency and archive all your emails to one “smart” folder using categories. This companion to LeanMail for Outlook is a game changer! LeanMail mobile is an application that makes managing email in Microsoft Outlook effective and efficient. It gives you control […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Not Implement LeanMail In Your Organization
6 Reasons Why You Should Not Implement LeanMail In Your Organization by Michael Hoffman 1. Email management solutions are basically digital paper shuffler. Myth: LeanMail probably organizes email and adds more bureaucracy to an already bureaucratic process. I have enough add-ins my kitchen drawer already. Myth Buster: LeanMail is not an organizer — though it will help you become more organized. […]
Business Tips : How most people blow their first business meeting And How Can you save yours.
Business Tips: How most people blow their first business meeting and how can You save yours You land a meeting with a prospect that you’ve been researching for quite some time. Then you make the same mistake that most salespeople make: You book an hour-long meeting at her office, next thing you know, you blew […]
8 Surprising Tips To Boost Your Productivity
8 Surprising Tips To Boost Your Productivity by Michael Hoffman Here at LeanMail, we’ve seen that the key factor for productivity and successful email management it is not only to have the right tools and training but to be open to change. So it shouldn’t be a big surprise that Behavioral Change is a trending topic. […]
Email Management Is Not A Tool And It´s Not Bad
Email Management Is Not A Tool And It´s Not Bad by Michael Hoffman Many people refer to email management as a tool, but it’s not. Email is a medium just like books, CD’s, and letters are media. You may not like managing email but that has less to do with the media itself and more to […]
Why Leaders Are Blind To The Most Important Productivity Opportunity Of All
Why Leaders Are Blind To The Most Important Productivity Opportunity Of All by Michael Hoffman Email is the leading cause of preventable productivity loss in organizations today. Forbes Magazine (2008) Employees spend 1 to 3 or more hours per day managing email at 40-60% of capacity. That means they typically lose 30-60 minutes PER DAY. Not some. […]
