It is more efficient to communicate with someone by phone rather than email, as 50% of the time the conversation will disappear and the person on the other end will not be as invested in the conversation.
Another effective tactic is to call the person and defer the conversation until a later time.
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo
Today’s Deep Question: How can I free myself from spending all day in my inbox? [8:24]
- Why does Cal suggest having multiple email addresses? [43:27] - How do I convince my colleagues to actually read process-centric emails? [47:16] - How do I work with people who enjoy email check-ins? [52:16] - How do I get key information out of email an into a better system? [57:25] - How can I focus when my job demands an open door policy? [1:01:11]
Something Interesting: Alex Haley wrote on a cargo ship [1:12:42]