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everything you ’ re working on ( e . g ., with daily or weekly update emails ), or are they more hands-off ? What topics are best to discuss on a video call versus in an email ? When is it acceptable to make a quick phone call to them ? Third , reimagine what it means to “ arrive early ” and
“ stay late ” to show a great impression . You won ’ t earn bonus points for showing up early to the morning call on Zoom in a digital workplace . You ’ ll just be in the waiting room instead of chatting with colleagues as you would in the office . Instead , send an email or Slack message to them outlining your plan of action and ask what you can do to help them .

“ EVEN IF IT TAKES A FEW EXTRA MINUTES , SPEND THE TIME COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTENTION OF BEING ULTRA-CLEAR ”

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