How To Write A Great Out Of Office Email
A few weeks ago, I received an automated out of office (OOO) email reply that was so good I immediately wanted to work with the sender. A colleague had e-introduced me to Kristine Sloan, the CEO of StartingBloc, and Sloan’s automated reply was my first communication with her.
Next time I write an OOO, instead of just giving the dates by which people can expect a reply, here are three ways I’ll try to use Sloan’s model to up my game.
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Stop Working On Your Weaknesses – Try This Approach Instead
What happens when we think about what’s right with people rather than fixating on what’s wrong with them? Hint: it's good.
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Turn Your To Do List Into A ‘Ta-Da’ List
My to-do list is complemented by a list I like far more – my ta-da list, comprised of all the things I accomplished that day.
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Want To Improve Your Professional Confidence? These 3 Tools Will Help
What if everything your teachers and parents tried to instill about self-esteem actually made it more difficult to bounce back from failure? Don't worry – there's a better way!
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Conflicted? These 4 Unexpected Steps Can Bring You Clarity
Ever say "part of me feels this way, and part of me feels this other way"? This process can help you make sense of your thoughts and reach a decision.
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The Case For ‘Y’all’ In Professional Settings
“You’re not going to write ‘y’all’ are you?,” she asked.
Hell yes I am.
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Manage Self-Doubt Using This Unique Strategy
"I'm afraid I'm going to get fired," my friend, confided in me one evening. Let’s call her Madison. She shared that her boss (“Jess”) had been curt over email for several weeks, and because of work travel, they hadn't been in the same room for some time. Madison’s self doubt and growing anxiety about the situation was readily apparent.
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Working Remotely? 5 Powerful Practices To Work From Home
So many of us are struggling with the shift to remote work. Develop 5 powerful practices to adapt to the changing environment, increase productivity, and stay optimistic.
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3 Ways To Boost Your Mood In A Global Pandemic
When friends ask my partner and me how we’re doing, my partner says something to the effect of: Better than most. We’re grateful to be safe and comfortable at home. Also, this sucks and I hate it.
These 3 mindset shifts have helped me keep perspective and keep moving through.
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Try This Fun Exercise To Set Goals
If you want to make goals that stick, here are the three strategies I use personally and with clients to set intentions.
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3 Strategies to Navigate Work after Pregnancy Loss
It's often difficult to navigate the physical and emotional toll of a miscarriage when you’re back at work. But it doesn’t have to be or feel impossible.
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Make Flex Time Work For You And Your Boss
A flexible schedule can give you the free time to launch a new business, spend more time with family, be more efficient at work, or carve out meaningful time for yourself. Here are two key strategies to successfully adopt a flexible schedule:
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White Women: We Need To Talk About Race
Real talk about the intersection of feminism, race, and economic inequality with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.
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How To Negotiate With Customer Service At Big Companies
Fighting with big institutions can be exhausting. Here are the tools I use to achieve success.
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The Tools I’m Using To Stop Procrastinating
“I don’t need time, I need a deadline.” This Duke Ellington quote used to be my mantra
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How To Leverage A Job Offer At Your Current Role
Effectively leveraging one job offer for another can be challenging, particularly for women. Here are the five steps
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We Can’t End Sexism Without Addressing Racism and Inequality
Accessible, meaningful and realistic next steps to take action
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This Conversation Made Me Check My White Privilege (Again)
A friend tried to share a worrisome experience with me, and in my attempt to connect, I almost forgot to listen and made her experience worse.
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How Your Racial And Gender Identities Can Overlap And Affect Your Career
Everyone has multiple identities. Find out how some of yours may impact your career.
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Surprising Research Shows How Gender Helps Us At Work
Being a woman is in many ways beautifully aligned with being a successful professional. Here's how to make that work to your advantage.
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