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The Psychology of Inbox Zero: Is It Worth It in a Hybrid World?
First off…it’s been over a year since I started this Substack! To my shame I completely missed the anniversary in early September. Thank you to everyone…
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Typing it Right: A Guide to Email Drafting, Scheduling and Follow-Ups
Writing and sending scores of emails in a timely way requires a blend of time management, organisation, and effective communication skills.
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Using Multiple Email Accounts for Enhanced Security and Efficiency
Isn’t one (or two) email accounts hard enough?
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Strategies to Tame the Email Beast: How to Receive Fewer Emails
So you’re doing Zero Inbox and it’s working great, but it’s still annoying you just how much time you’re having to spend on deleting/archiving emails…
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Mastering Email Etiquette: A Guide to CC and BCC Lists
Today, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how to best use CC (carbon copy) and BCC (blind carbon copy) when sending emails, and more importantly, let’s…
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Creating the Perfect 'Away From Workplace' Email
Yes, should we even be calling it the ‘out of office’ email anymore?
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Tame Your Inbox with the "Touch It Once" Rule
If your day, whether at home or in the office, begins with a battle against an inbox flooding with emails demanding your attention, you're not alone.
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My Zero Inbox Method: Continued
Let’s pick up from where I left off on my Zero Inbox post, and flesh out a bit more on how to deal with email.
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My Zero Inbox Method
Email is one of those things that can easily overwhelm if not managed well.
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