Sometimes we see emails or text messages that read, “Please [do X].” It’s almost always a mistake to use this approach – we’re demanding someone do something rather than asking them to. Doing this is most problematic between peers, colleagues of equal rank. Adding please to your demand isn’t more polite or professional. It’s a […]
What is life’s most pressing question?
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?’ Martin Luther King, Jr.