Instead of typing, send partners and clients 2-3 minute voice memos via text. This practice fosters a deeper, more personal connection by conveying human tone and emotion, creating strong business relationships even without frequent live conversations.
When you send a voice memo via text (e.g., iMessage), its disappearance from the chat indicates the recipient has listened to it. Unlike standard read receipts, this is a built-in, reliable way to confirm your message has been heard, as it cannot be disabled by the user.
The LinkedIn mobile app contains an underutilized feature to record and send 60-second voice memos. Using your voice instead of a standard typed message makes your outreach more personal, memorable, and powerful, helping you cut through inbox clutter and build genuine professional relationships.
Dictation's primary benefit isn't just speed but enhanced ideation. Speaking is four times faster than typing, allowing thoughts to flow more freely. Use AI tools like Otter.ai or ChatGPT to capture more nuanced, deeper ideas that are often lost during the slower, more structured process of typing.