Happy New Year, everyone! This is the time when many people make resolutions for the New Year… so I’d like to add my two cents. Resolve to empty your inbox … Continue reading A Perennially Empty Inbox – How ’bout THAT for a New Year’s Resolution?
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Zzzmailing — a new late-night culprit?!!
We’ve all heard of sleep walking, sleep talking, and even sleep eating, but now there’s a new late-night culprit – sleep e-mailing, or zzzmailing, as it’s now been dubbed. The … Continue reading Zzzmailing — a new late-night culprit?!!
Work induced ADD?
More interesting “stuff” from Basex -“Workplace interruptions cost US economy $588 bn a year” by The EditorsFinancial Express, 01/09/2006 “Over the past decade, psychiatrist Edward Hallowell has seen a tenfold … Continue reading Work induced ADD?
And you think Email interruptions aren’t costly?
This is the most recent survey we could find… we can only assume the numbers are growing. “Workplace interruptions cost US economy $588 bn a year” by The EditorsFinancial Express, … Continue reading And you think Email interruptions aren’t costly?
Attention Deficit? Conference Board Review article…
James Krohe, Jr wrote a great article about technology and its influence on productivity published in The Conference Board Review. He even quoted me in the article! Here’s the link. … Continue reading Attention Deficit? Conference Board Review article…
Computer America interview
Hey folks! The widely synicated Computer America radio show interviewed me last night on the subject of email “e-ddiction.” The link will be available for only 3 days, so click … Continue reading Computer America interview
Email Etiquette tip: Follow “The Golden Rule”
Following the “Golden Rule” applies just as much in e-mail transactions as in other life situations. By embracing the concept that you should treat your recipients the way you want … Continue reading Email Etiquette tip: Follow “The Golden Rule”
Email Etiquette tip: Save the jokes for your personal e-mail
We all know the person who continually shares many jokes daily with his or her group list. Most people “ugh” when they see these come through, especially when they’re trying … Continue reading Email Etiquette tip: Save the jokes for your personal e-mail
Email Etiquette tip: Avoid emoticons, abbreviations, and smiley faces
While some of these may be cute, there is little need for them in a business environment. Emoticons sent via a business e-mail can paint an employee as puerile and … Continue reading Email Etiquette tip: Avoid emoticons, abbreviations, and smiley faces
Email Etiquette tip: Remember: the recipient cannot hear your tone
When crafting an e-mail message, always keep in mind that the receiver cannot hear your tone of voice or notice your body language. Be aware of the potential for misinterpretation, … Continue reading Email Etiquette tip: Remember: the recipient cannot hear your tone
Email Etiquette tip: Beware the use of the BCC
Your use of the BCC option could be interpreted as backstabbing, end runs, or mistrust. Consider this e-mail blind copied to “the boss”: From: Howdy Sent: January 19, 2:41 PM … Continue reading Email Etiquette tip: Beware the use of the BCC