Digital Overwhelm: Navigating App Overload at Work 6 | 21

The impact of app overload at work and strategies to manage communication tools effectively.Unpack the complexities of digital communication in the workplace with Jason and Amy  on this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast. They dissect the overwhelming world of app overload, highlighting how the excessive use of communication tools diminishes productivity and increases stress. Listen as they provide historical insights, discuss the enduring necessity of email, and offer actionable strategies for setting effective communication norms to streamline workflows and enhance team dynamics.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links:The State of Workplace Communication 2024 | Forbes Business AdvisorApp Fatigue: How Too Many Apps Are Hurting Productivity | LinkedInToo Many Collaboration Apps Are Bogging Employees Down | ReworkedHow Much Time and Energy Do We Waste Toggling Between Applications? | HBRThink Time: 6 Ways To Leverage This Untapped Tool | Radical CandorBusiness Casualty | TikTokThe New Most Dreaded Word at Work: ‘Hey’ | WSJConnect:WebsiteInstagramTikTokLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionJason Rosoff and Amy Sandler introduce the episode and the topic of app overload at work.(00:02:16) The History of Email and Communication ToolsThe history of email, its evolution since the 1980s, and how it has influenced workplace communication.(00:05:01) The Shift in Administrative RolesHow the rise of email reduced the need for administrative assistants and changed project and work management practices.(00:07:21) The Rise of Chat ToolsFrom early chat tools like Skype and AOL Messenger to modern tools like Slack, and their role in workplace communication.(00:09:55)...

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Learn to love your job and kick ass at work without losing your humanity by practicing the principles of Radical Candor. Improve your feedback and communications skills, become a better leader, manager or team player, and drive your #careergoals in the direction of your dreams. Host Amy Sandler leads discussions with Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff about what it means to be Radically Candid, why it’s simple but not easy to Care Personally and Challenge Directly on the daily, and why it’s worth it. Tune in to get actionable tips for doing the best work of your life and building the best relationships of your career, and don't forget to read Kim Scott's New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling book Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity!Get this podcast early and ad-free at radicalcandor.com/communitypodcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support.