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Start Ignoring Email — Deep Work Is How To Succeed

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MIT Computer Scientist Cal Newport’s book “Deep Work” describes shallow work as monotonous work tasks that are simple and don’t add new value to a job. . They also don’t usually move strategic projects along, killing productivity on work that can help companies succeed. .

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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response

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I’ve used it myself, and with clients, to establish new business relationships , referrals and even coveted book endorsements. This sentence must contain these specific elements: Why the recipient should care about your email. Now that you’ve articulated a clear who, what and why, consider the best subject line for your email.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

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In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. Of course, I’d love to hear your email tips and tricks as I’m always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out! LEADERSHIP QUOTE Email is the gateway drug of work; Slack is the crack.

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I Shared My OCD Struggles with 11,000 Employees—Their Responses Showed Me the Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership

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We started a weekly Q&A session along with a weekly email. The internal communications manager who I worked with on my weekly emails sent me a draft, and as usual, I made a few tweaks. My email went out as usual on Thursday morning with my additional paragraphs, and I went about my typical workday. It is better now.

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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As I neared the end of writing my first book , Find Your Courage , I decided it was time to see whether I could find a publisher. Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. We think this is an outstanding book,” they said. Bah humbug, I thought.

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Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. He later sold the company after 27 months.

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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

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That’s what New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport does for us in his new book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. Newport’s book is a response to blatant and subtle callouts from his readers and followers, as well as his own family. Hustle culture is not the answer. Slow productivity is.