Have you ever sent an email to one of your leaders that didn’t get the engagement you expected? Maybe several follow-up questions, missing the point of the email altogether, so much back and forth that you and the leader are both confused and concerned. You spent 20 minutes crafting what you thought was thorough correspondence.…
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting that felt completely unnecessary? No agenda, everyone’s late, or it’s the same discussion you’ve had three times without making a single decision. Of course you have—that’s exactly why phrases like “death by meetings” and “this could have been an email” exist. During the pandemic, every interaction became…
The pandemic forced us all into virtual meetings overnight, and for a while, “anything goes” was the standard. Pajama bottoms during board calls? Sure. Pets interrupting presentations? Charming. Terrible audio that made everyone sound like they were calling from a submarine? We all just dealt with it. But here’s the reality: we’re not in crisis…
The Email Trap: Why Your Morning Matters More Than You Think During discovery interviews with professionals across various industries, I hear the same story repeatedly: “I wake up, immediately check my email, and feel like I’m already behind before my day even starts.” Sound familiar? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. This reactive approach…