Email

You know the "I'm out of the office until blah, blah" automatic response emails people set up in Outlook, Apple Mail, Entourage, or other email programs when they're traveling?  My advice:  Don't use it.  If you can't afford an assistant - or at least a Blackberry to track your emails when you're traveling, then don't use anything at all.  The auto response was designed way back when very few people could afford laptops or PDA's to check email on the road. But today, when it comes to perception, it's an out of date technique that reveals you either: ... read more

Two things you need to check out - this story from the New York Times about how significant major companies have found the email flood to be these days.  And Inbox Zero, the fascinating new idea from the guys at 43 Folders.  Remember t ... read more