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Raise your hand if you like automated phone message systems…

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Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments The Assistants Toolkit - Free Assistant Training Join ProAssistings free 10-part assistant training series delivered weekly to your inbox: CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW! Just another use of technology to bypass a level of technology that drives me batty.

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Overwhelmed By Work Emails? Here’s How To Reduce Email Anxiety

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Email clutter is a common phenomenon; most workers report thousands of unread emails in their inboxes. Email clutter and over-accessibility (from email apps on smartphones) contribute to worker burnout and stress. . Email clutter and perpetual access to messages are the norm for nearly everyone. .

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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response

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This sentence must contain these specific elements: Why the recipient should care about your email. If your real goal is a phone call, don’t ask, “Could we have a phone call some time?” This sentence tells Clargley you respect her time, are willing to do the time-zone math, and all she needs to do is pick up the phone.

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My 6 Stages of Grief When Dealing With Mean Emails

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I call it the email sucker punch. You’re having a great day and then you get that email. A rude email sucker punched me a few weeks ago. I was emailing people left and right , exploring new options, getting stuff done —overall, I was excited about the future. It loves these emails. Then one wasn’t. It’s all over.

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Could technology make Assistants obsolete?

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Submitted by Ethan on February 05, 2010 at 01:05 PM Just downloaded a new app for my iPhone that the maker calls, “The Personal Assistant in your Phone.&# After thinking about it for a bit though, I realize that all of these technological advances (apps, cell phones, computers, google, etc.) Have an iPhone? Enjoy this post?

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Email That Works: Best Practices for Truly Busy People

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Some people create folders within their email programs. Check email several times a day , rather than constantly, to prevent interruptions that decrease productivity. Time-sensitive information, as well as potential conflicts, should be handled either face-to-face or on the phone. Keep emails short and to the point.

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What a top-level Assistant does…

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Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments The Assistants Toolkit - Free Assistant Training Join ProAssistings free 10-part assistant training series delivered weekly to your inbox: CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW! Enjoy this post? Share it with others.

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