How to email 📧 like a leader

Hey there! 👋

Ever wished your work emails could be more effective? Same here.

Let's dive into some game-changing tips that'll transform how you communicate at work.

1/ Keep it FFIB

Here's what we mean by FFIB:

• Firm: Be clear about what you need

• Friendly: A little warmth goes a long way

• Informative: Share what matters, skip what doesn't

• Brief: Get in, make your point, get out

2/ Start Strong

Nobody likes hunting for the main point. Lead with what's important, then fill in the details. Think of it like a news story - headline first, details later.

3/ Make Your Requests Crystal Clear

When you need something, make sure to cover:

• What needs to happen

• Who needs to make it happen

• When it needs to happen by

Pro tip: Put that deadline in both your subject line and email body. Trust us on this one!

4/ Be Smart About Who You Include

Here's the thing about CCing people:

• Pick one main person to address

• Only CC the folks who truly need to know

• Think twice before CCing the boss - only do it if they really need to be involved

5/ Setting Up Meetings Like a Pro

Want people to actually show up? Here's how:

• Give them options - at least three different time slots

• Be crystal clear about how long it'll take

• Tell them why you're meeting (no one likes mystery meetings!)

6/ Make Your Emails Easy on the Eyes

Let's face it - no one likes wall-of-text emails. Try these instead:

• Break things down with bullet points

• Skip the "..." at the end of sentences (it looks unsure)

• Give your text room to breathe with some spacing

• Keep your paragraphs short and sweet

7/ Work Smarter, Not Harder

Some handy tricks to save you time:

• Use that delay send feature - it's a lifesaver for catching typos

• Jump on Teams/Slack for quick questions

• Save templates for emails you send often

• Time your emails right (maybe don't send that important update at 11 PM)

8/ Quick Wins for Better Emails

• Add a personal touch (a simple "Hope you had a good weekend" can work wonders)

• Double-check who you're sending to (we've all had that "recall email" moment)

• Write subject lines that actually tell people what's inside

• Give it one last read before hitting send

Great email writing isn't rocket science - it's about being clear, considerate, and professional. Start using these tips, and you'll be amazed at how much smoother your work communication becomes.

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With love,

Violeta