If you have a team of people reporting up to you, and your office is closed today (because of President’s Day) please don’t send them any email.
I know, I know, you are probably using the day to catch up on things. That’s great. Save all those emails in your draft folder and press ‘send’ tomorrow morning.
If you email folks on their day off you are undermining their ability to recharge and signaling that they need to be ‘on call’ 24/7.
This tips holds for sending emails after working hours too.
Part of good Executive Presence is managing other people’s anxiety. Paying attention to how AND WHEN you communicate with your team is one way to keep the stress level down in your office.
About the Author: Carol Lempert
I started my career as a professional actress and now work with business folks helping them increase their virtual presence by learning the skills actors use to have great stage presence. Clients include: Google, Comcast and the Harvard Executive Education program (yes, THAT Harvard. My Mom is too proud.) Typically companies bring me in as a virtual keynote speaker or virtual workshop leader. Let's talk about how I can help you, too.
