Ep. 233: Escaping Your Tyrannical Inbox

Mon 30 Jan 2023, 12:0030 Jan 2023

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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]

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