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Professional
BLUF Email (Bottom Line Up Front)
Start every email with one sentence containing the bottom line and the ask — recipients reply 3x faster.
Professional
BLUF Writing
Every email/report starts with Bottom Line Up Front: conclusion in first line.
Administrative
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
Every work email starts with one sentence: "what I need from you" or "the bottom line".
Digital & AI
BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front
First line of email: answer/request/decision. Context after. Cuts read time 70%.
Social
Text-Tone Calibration
Before sending an emotional message, read it aloud in three tones and adjust.
Social
Async vs Sync Decision
Use a matrix to decide when to message (async) vs call/meet (sync).
Social
Master Voice Notes
Use voice notes efficiently: under 90 sec, segmented, title-first.
Social
Emoji as Parallel Language
Learn 10 professional emojis that compress sentences — use them consistently.
Administrative
Inverted Pyramid (Minto)
Lead with conclusion first, then supporting arguments, then details — never the reverse.
Administrative
Upward Stakeholder Management
Your boss has little time, many concerns — use 4 principles to be a smart stakeholder.
Leadership
Minto Pyramid for Communication
Conclusion first, 3 arguments, evidence per argument. Leaders speak from top, not foundation.
Digital & AI
3-Sentence Email
Personal rule: no email longer than 3 sentences. Else = call or meet.
Digital & AI
AI as "Draft Zero" Writer
Use AI for a bad-fast initial draft, then YOU rewrite completely. Blank page is the killer.
Digital & AI
AI Editing Pass
After YOU write, ask AI for 3 improvements only. Don't let it "rephrase".
Digital & AI
Preserving Voice with AI
Identify 5 phrases/words that are "you". Ensure 2+ appear in any AI-assisted text.
Digital & AI
Plagiarism Boundaries with AI
"AI text didn't copy anyone" is myth. Ensure you don't publish someone's idea/sentence unattributed.
Digital & AI
Citation Hygiene with AI
Every AI claim needs a live source. Never cite a source you haven't read.