Want to lead better? Start with your emails😊

In 2015, Satya Nadella, just months into his role as Microsoft’s new CEO, sent an email to all employees.

It wasn’t a strategy memo. It wasn’t about sales.

It was a story about his son, born with cerebral palsy. A heartwarming glimpse into how that experience taught him the true meaning of empathy.

That email marked the beginning of a major cultural shift at Microsoft.

It showed that real leadership isn’t about sounding smart. It’s about connection. Clarity. And leading with intention.

Now here’s the question I often ask my clients…

What do your emails say about your leadership?

Are your emails helping or hurting you as a leader?

The Mindful Emails of a Leader

If you’re seeking a promotion, leading a team, or trying to improve how others perceive you, your emails are not just random messages.

They are moments of leadership. You see, leadership doesn’t always show up in big boardroom decisions or impressive results.

It shows up in the tiny moments—like how you handle email under pressure.

Do you send emails in the heat of the moment?
Do you send long, unclear texts that leave the team wondering, “What’s the next step?”
Or are you CC’ing half the company when only a few people needs to know?

Here’s a simple test you can use when sending an email:

If you were the recipient of your email… would you know what’s expected of you? If the answer is no, it’s time to reevaluate.

Or even better — pick up the phone, or hop in a Zoom call.

A 5-minute call can save your team from five days or a looong email thread of confusion.

Finally, if you’re trying to lead with more impact, how you communicate should reflect who you are.

That’s where strengths-based leadership comes in.

When you’re clear on your top strengths, whether it’s Strategic, Empathy, or Command, your message becomes a lot more focused.

You write differently. You speak differently.

Even the cloud in your mind disappears.

And you know what?

People notice.

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I personally made it with this topic in mind thus the inclusion of 10 Values and Strengths cards and 10 Teamwork and Communication cards, among other categories including: Self-confidence, Accomplishments and Recognition, Goals and Purpose, and Areas of Improvement.

It’s the kind of tool I wish every manager, team lead, and job seeker had access to.

Because when you lead from who you really are, you don’t just write better emails.

You build better relationships, too.

@Advanced Talent GmbH

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