Templates

This helps to frame the discussion. An organized status report is one more way to imply, “We’re on the ball and good at what we do.” … Read More

While the person will be honored you reached out in the first place, your pitch is extra impressive when you demonstrate you did your homework. Read More

To help people compose emails with impact, here’s a short guide on how to conclude each message based on a particular scenario. Read More

You can wait for hiring opportunities or you can grab them. A polished email introduction to a company could change the entire course of your career. Read More

When you write a “big idea” or long-term planning email, the danger is to write too much. If your employees open an email and are smacked right away with 14 giant paragraphs that scroll and scroll, they will recoil and dread the 30 minutes they need to spend sifting through your manifesto. Read More

Constructive criticism is essential for team dynamics. If your employees don’t improve a little each day, then the company as a whole will languish. Still, there’s a proper way to dispense critiques while you manage the relationship and remain in control as a leader. Read More

There are a million ways to mess up when you ask someone for a referral for a job or for someone else — especially if you don’t know how well the two people know each other. Here’s what to keep in mind. Read More

Are you a “rising star” at your job or an organization outside of work? To cement your “leader” status, use this email template and let others show what they can do. Read More

If you want to brainstorm or learn from a coworker, ask politely for the person’s time but include parameters on when the meeting should happen. Read More