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Summer challenge: add a little personality to your next out-of-office email auto-reply

7/18/2022

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It’s summer, and hopefully you have planned to take some well deserved time off. (And I mean more than a long weekend, please!)
 
If so…here is a challenge…
 
I recently saw two out-of-office messages (i.e., email auto-replies) that made me smile. Paraphrasing a bit:
 
“I am on paternity leave (baby girl __ was born on ___). Out of the office until ___. Acting for me is ___.”
 
“I am in Disney World with my grandchildren. Contact ___ for assistance until I return on ___.”
 
I love how these leaders used their out-of-office messages as a vehicle to share a glimpse into their personal lives with their coworkers and clients. They could have just said, “contact so and so while I am out…” But instead they took the opportunity to keep it real. In sharing something personal, they are helping us see them as "whole" leaders, with lots of dimensions at work and beyond. Kudos to them for modeling authenticity and for keeping us honest with the notion that time off really means time away from the office, out of email, and unplugged.
 
Is this a new trend? If not, let's make it one. Do you accept the challenge?
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Magister Manajemen link
12/5/2024 07:13:26 pm

The out-of-office messages mentioned in the post are both personal and professional. How do you think personalized out-of-office messages impact the way colleagues and clients view time off, and why is it important to set clear boundaries? Greeting : <a href="https://mm.telkomuniversity.ac.id">Magister Manajemen</a>

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used cars link
12/19/2024 05:18:56 am

Car dealerships near me" is a popular search query for individuals seeking nearby car dealerships. Local dealerships offer the advantage of easy access to vehicles and the opportunity for in-person visits to view and test drive cars. It’s also easier to arrange service and repairs with a nearby dealership, ensuring a smoother overall experience for car buyers

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roth IRA gold coins link
1/30/2025 02:34:51 am

A Roth IRA can hold gold coins, but they must meet IRS standards, like American Gold Eagles or Canadian Gold Maple Leafs. The gold must be stored with an approved custodian. This offers tax-free growth and portfolio diversification.

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Teknik Energi link
5/11/2025 03:23:15 pm

Why did you choose to focus on this aspect? Is there a particular reason why this seems more relevant now?
Greeting : <a href="https://beee.telkomuniversity.ac.id/blogs/">Teknik Energi</a>

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