Let’s be brutal here: you’re probably buried in e-mail. And like crude oil, e-mail can be a sticky, annoying substance that’s practically impossible to clean. We need e-mail to get things done, but it seems like an endless, yucky mess. The funny thing about oil is that while spilling a little bit is a problem […]
Crystal Clear Cole
Cheryl Cole is a master of communication. She is alleged to have ended her marriage to football player Ashley Cole by text. The text message read “Move out. It’s over.” I recently found an article about e-mail etiquette. Its top 4 tips were: 1. Be concise and to the point. 2. Answer all questions and […]
The Enemy
I am all for e-mail, it is usually short sharp and to the point. No wasted energy. But sometimes the e-mail bounces back two or three times.Sometimes more and more people get copied in.Sometimes you start to dread opening the response.Sometimes you spend hours crafting a reply. Sometimes it is wise to just pick up […]