Comments for Cortlandt Johnson http://cortlandtjohnson.com dartboston lifestyle Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:46:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Never Late for an Appointment - Cortlandt Johnson http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Never Late for an Appointment - Cortlandt Johnson Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:58:01 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-350 [...] I live and work as well as at times that are convenient for me.  I’ve talked about how I schedule meetings in an earlier post but in a nut shell I tend to put myself in the driver’s seat when it comes [...] [...] I live and work as well as at times that are convenient for me.  I’ve talked about how I schedule meetings in an earlier post but in a nut shell I tend to put myself in the driver’s seat when it comes [...]

]]> Comment on My ‘Favorite 4′ Work Locations in Boston by Desmond Pieri http://cortlandtjohnson.com/my-favorite-4-work-locations-in-boston/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Desmond Pieri Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:57:19 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=100#comment-344 Cort, thanks for the tip on BPL. I had no idea. Question: Do they have electrical outlets readily available? Des. Cort, thanks for the tip on BPL. I had no idea. Question: Do they have electrical outlets readily available? Des.

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Alex http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Alex Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:24:28 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-337 Hey Cort, Nice post! I've also had success telling people what's in it for them. ie. "If you are interested, I would love to show you the latest technology in your field, as well as give you a free account". Obviously depends on what you are doing, but it works. What do you think? Hey Cort,

Nice post! I’ve also had success telling people what’s in it for them. ie. “If you are interested, I would love to show you the latest technology in your field, as well as give you a free account”. Obviously depends on what you are doing, but it works. What do you think?

]]> Comment on My ‘Favorite 4′ Work Locations in Boston by Allexe Law-Flood http://cortlandtjohnson.com/my-favorite-4-work-locations-in-boston/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Allexe Law-Flood Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:45:10 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=100#comment-336 Hi Cort, You will have to check out the Wellesley Main Library the next time you are in Wellesley, it has everything you are looking for but coffee and food - and within a block or two, you will find the latter. Allexe Hi Cort,

You will have to check out the Wellesley Main Library the next time you are in Wellesley, it has everything you are looking for but coffee and food - and within a block or two, you will find the latter.

Allexe

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Christopher Mirabile http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-332 Christopher Mirabile Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:34:17 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-332 Court: Great post. Agree 100%. I'd add one additional tip to the mix: mark your calendar with "holds" in any slots you propose to people. Serves two important purposes: (1) avoids the dreaded double-booking (2) serves as a reminder that an event is still pending - if you get to the first date, or you need one of the slots you offered up for some other purpose it is a good reminder to see where the original meeting stands. -Christopher Court: Great post. Agree 100%. I’d add one additional tip to the mix: mark your calendar with “holds” in any slots you propose to people. Serves two important purposes: (1) avoids the dreaded double-booking (2) serves as a reminder that an event is still pending - if you get to the first date, or you need one of the slots you offered up for some other purpose it is a good reminder to see where the original meeting stands. -Christopher

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Admin http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Admin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:26:31 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-329 Haha... I love that Starbucks! Yeah I used to leave date and time logistics up to the other person for the same reason but in reality it is just putting more pressure and burden on them. Ever since I switched I have been able to schedule so many more meetings and they have been scheduled really quickly too! If you find other helpful techniques, let me know, I'm always looking to improve efficiency. Haha… I love that Starbucks!

Yeah I used to leave date and time logistics up to the other person for the same reason but in reality it is just putting more pressure and burden on them. Ever since I switched I have been able to schedule so many more meetings and they have been scheduled really quickly too!

If you find other helpful techniques, let me know, I’m always looking to improve efficiency.

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Admin http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Admin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:30 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-328 I think 2 weeks is fair but I usually do date one within a week and date two within two weeks. Just my personal preference but I can see where you are coming from especially if you keep the schedule full at all times! I think 2 weeks is fair but I usually do date one within a week and date two within two weeks. Just my personal preference but I can see where you are coming from especially if you keep the schedule full at all times!

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Admin http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Admin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:57 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-327 Agreed, one location is fine as well. I like to throw out a coffee shop or a bar if I meet in the evening to give the variety of beverage choices. Agreed, one location is fine as well. I like to throw out a coffee shop or a bar if I meet in the evening to give the variety of beverage choices.

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Leslie Poston http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Leslie Poston Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:18 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-325 I'd only add to give minimum two weeks lead time. for me, it makes it easier to say yes if given a nice window to account for possible travel and my consistently full schedule I’d only add to give minimum two weeks lead time. for me, it makes it easier to say yes if given a nice window to account for possible travel and my consistently full schedule

]]> Comment on 3 Keys to Scheduling a Meeting via E-Mail by Jennie http://cortlandtjohnson.com/3-keys-to-scheduling-a-meeting-via-e-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Jennie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:28 +0000 http://cortlandtjohnson.com/?p=81#comment-324 I am saving this post and forwarding it to everyone I know. Lately, I've been scheduling meetings through e-mail like a mad woman. It's tough because you're depending on someone who you've never met before. I really liked your point about keeping e-mails short and to the point. We are all busy and on the go, long winded emails were cool in the 90's, today not so much. I am dealing with people who are higher up in the "food chain" too and I always thought it was better leaving the ball in their court. I didn't want them to think I was overstepping my boundaries. You're right though, it's easier and less time consuming for both parties if you throw out dates that work for you. This post might have changed the way I email, thanks for that. Weird though, I am at Starbucks on Boylston...right now! Must be a sign. I am saving this post and forwarding it to everyone I know. Lately, I’ve been scheduling meetings through e-mail like a mad woman. It’s tough because you’re depending on someone who you’ve never met before. I really liked your point about keeping e-mails short and to the point. We are all busy and on the go, long winded emails were cool in the 90’s, today not so much. I am dealing with people who are higher up in the “food chain” too and I always thought it was better leaving the ball in their court. I didn’t want them to think I was overstepping my boundaries. You’re right though, it’s easier and less time consuming for both parties if you throw out dates that work for you. This post might have changed the way I email, thanks for that.

Weird though, I am at Starbucks on Boylston…right now! Must be a sign.

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