tech
Stop saying ‘let me know your thoughts’—the most successful people use these phrases in their emails
"The more a powerful person has to work to interpret your request, the more likely it is you'll receive no response at all," says executive coach Melody Wilding, author of "Managing Up."
TL;DR
- Vague email closings like 'Let me know your thoughts' force busy leaders to interpret your request, increasing the chance of no response.
- Effective email closings include binary questions (e.g., 'Does Tuesday or Wednesday work better?'), adding a deadline (e.g., 'Can you respond by Thursday?'), or triggering a one-word reply (e.g., 'Reply yes').
- Clear communication through emails shows confidence, advances conversations, and allows for more productive work by ensuring timely responses.