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New Pro Rules of Emailing a High Value Person Make it as easy as possible for them to simply say, "Yes."

By Thalia Toha

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"Yes." It was one of the shortest emails I have ever received, from a billion dollar company.

Years later, having worked with businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 and S&P companies, I realize how lucky I was to receive that email.

He had no idea who I was.