Email—it’s a part of our everyday lives as business people.  Do you send emails that your co-workers take seriously?  Do you find some incoming emails off putting?  This humorous video by Entrepreneur Magazine highlights some common office email mistakes: 

Remember, email is tone deaf.  If you’re writing a sensitive email, ask a trusted colleague if your email sounds appropriate.  It also helps to read your email aloud and, of course, proofread.  Email can be an incredibly effective communication tool if used correctly.

Email is also a little bit of a dividing topic and I’d love to know your opinion on two areas:

• Do you think attaining an inbox of zero messages is important?
• How often should you check email to stay informed, but productive?

Let me know in the comments below!