Not everyone wants a call. Make async the default; earn sync.
What async respects
- Calendar reality — back-to-back days, deep work blocks.
- Time zones — meetings have a higher cost across twelve hours.
- Decision style — some people think better in writing.
How I ask for a call
After they’ve engaged — with a reason, a rough duration, and flexibility. “15 minutes” with a topic beats “quick chat.”
What I avoid
Booking links in message one. That’s a power move — and it often reads as “my time is the asset here.”