Learning the art of lean emails
In Martial Arts, we learn that a strike should be short and to the point. It must use a minimum of energy for a maximum of…
The Martial Art of Emailing: 2 = 1+1
2 = 1+1 : One point per email – do’s and don’ts A principle that you must apply in your email habits is to address one…
10 Best practices for better business communication
It is Friday evening, everyone is already enjoying the week-end. In the middle of an empty parking lot, B. sits in his car, sending a last…
The Martial Art of emailing – Breathe in before shooting
Oh no ! These words echo in your head as you let go the arrow and did not aim enough at the target. Now, nothing except…
The Martial Art of emailing – Nothing is needed (nanni mo iranu)
Kyudo is an old Japanese martial art which is still actively practiced around the world. It is called by its practitioners “the way of the bow”…
The Martial Art of emailing: The spider that twists your mind
A young disciple went to his master – Master, I have difficulties meditating lately. – What kind of difficulties do you mean young man ? –…
The Martial Art of emailing: The Junkshitiro
Let’s observe for a moment a Tai chi master practicing his art. He focuses his mind solely on the movements of the form which help him…
The Martial Art of emailing: “out of office” message
With the beginning of the holidays, many of you are going to leave the office for a deserved holiday. It’s time to review some principles concerning…
The Martial Art of emailing: Avoid flame wars
Have you ever experienced the taste of a flame war email? Those emails containing heated arguments between two individuals that keep exchanging personal attacks instead of…
The Martial Art of emailing: Clean your pond.
Last year, I have reached a state of email bankruptcy which could be the origin of a certain anxiety for some. The number of emails and…
The Xin Fu way 